LGBTQ candidates ranging from incumbents to newcomers competed in a range of primary election contests across the city on June 23 — and many of them won, particularly in state-based races, according to unofficial results.
Notably, all of the LGBTQ incumbents seeking re-election in New York City won their primary races. Out gay Brooklyn State Senator Jabari Brisport easily won his primary in the 25th District, defeating challenger Marlon Rice by more than 50 points. In the Assembly’s 75th District, out incumbent Tony Simone also glided to victory over his primary race over challenger Emily YueXin Miller.
