General Election
Vivian Cook's open seat: Democrat Hezekiah faces Nichols on The Answer line
Vivian Cook, in the seat since 1991, is not running again; Nathaniel Hezekiah III won the June 23 Democratic primary with 51.9%. Paul Nichols, whose Democratic primary petition was ruled invalid, is on The Answer line.
Former Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks
Housing — Supports the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act to allow housing on religious land, and tax credits and abatements to build affordable rentals and co-ops. Proposes an emergency fund for homeowners' repairs and mortgage payments, foreclosure mediation, closing deed-theft loopholes with a post-sale right of redemption, and changing how Area Median Income is calculated.
Hakeem Jeffries +27
Attorney for more than 20 years, with legal experience in Queens County Supreme Court and private practice
Schools — Supports investing in public schools, supporting teachers, improving resources for students, and expanding after-school and youth programs for every child in the district.
No endorsements beyond The Answer ballot nomination were found as of Sept. 30, 2026.
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Housing, foreclosure and tenant protections
The question is how far the state should go in protecting homeowners and renters from foreclosure, deed theft and eviction, and in paying for home repairs, rent relief and new affordable units.
Supports the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act to allow housing on religious land, and tax credits and abatements to build affordable rentals and co-ops. Proposes an emergency fund for homeowners' repairs and mortgage payments, foreclosure mediation, closing deed-theft loopholes with a post-sale right of redemption, and changing how Area Median Income is calculated.
Nathaniel Hezekiah III campaign website — IssuesSchools and early childhood education
The question is how the state should expand early childhood programs, college aid and resources for students and teachers, and what role public charter schools should play alongside traditional public schools.
Supports expanding 3-K for all statewide and the 2-K for all pilot, expanding the Excelsior program so more students can attend and graduate from college, and making sure New York City complies with reduced class sizes. Supports letting parents choose between traditional public schools and public charter schools.
Nathaniel Hezekiah III campaign website — IssuesHealth care and Medicaid
The question is how much the state should spend on Medicaid, mental health services and the community clinics that serve the district.
Wants the state to increase Medicaid funding to fill the gap left by federal cuts.
Nathaniel Hezekiah III campaign website — IssuesCycle-to-date · NYS Board of Elections — figures change as new reports are filed.
Researched & verified Sep 30, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.
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