Carlos Menchaca

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On October 9, 2020, Menchaca registered a campaign with the New York City Campaign Finance Board and released a statement on social media about a potential run for mayor in the 2021 New York City Democratic mayoral primary. On October 22, he posted a video on his Twitter account officially announcing his candidacy for mayor. [10] [11] As of mid-January 2021, Menchaca had raised approximately $62,000 from donors, spent $48,000 on his campaign, and had about $14,500 left. [12] Menchaca ended his campaign on March 24, 2021 and later endorsed Andrew Yang for mayor. [13]

Election results

Carlos Menchaca
2017-01-28 - Carlos Menchaca at the protest at JFK (80836).jpg
Member of the New York City Council
from the 38th District
In office
January 1, 2014 –December 31, 2021
Election history
LocationYearElectionResults
NYC Council
District 38 		2013Democratic primary√ Carlos Menchaca 58.80%
Sara M. Gonzalez 41.20%
NYC Council
District 38 		2013General√ Carlos Menchaca 90.20%
Henry Lallave (Conservative) 9.63%
NYC Council
District 38 		2017Democratic primary√ Carlos Menchaca 48.47%
Felix W. Ortiz 32.83%
Chris Maio 9.00%
Sara Gonzalez 6.08%
Delvis Valdes 3.39%
NYC Council
District 38 		2017General√ Carlos Menchaca 82.27%
Allan Romaguera (Conservative) 7.02%
Carmen Hulbert (Green) 6.54%
Delvis Valdes (Reform) 3.85%

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Carlos Menchaca: Sunset Park's Councilman Brings A Voice To The Voiceless". The Center for Popular Democracy. 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  2. 1 2 "Carlos Menchaca's primary victory lifts Mexican New Yorkers' political hopes". New York Daily News. September 11, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  3. ↑ Barkan, Ross (2015-03-04). "Elected Officials Arrested at Brooklyn Car Wash Rally". Observer. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  4. ↑ Hawkins, Andrew (2015-01-07). "Blaming councilman, city ditches $115M project". Crains NYC. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  5. ↑ Rebong, Kevin (2020-07-28). "Carlos Menchaca Opposes Industry City Rezoning". The Real Deal New York. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  6. ↑ "Ending Member Privilege". City Journal. 2020-08-18. Archived from the original on 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  7. ↑ "Brooklyn councilman strikes down Industry City rezoning". Crain's New York Business. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  8. ↑ "The List: City Council Chairs Named". Politicker. January 22, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  9. ↑ Hurowitz, Noah (2015-02-06). "Brooklyn pols: Red Hook councilman unfit to lead". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  10. ↑ Gartland, Michael (9 October 2020). "Brooklyn Councilman who blocked Industry City deal sets stage for NYC mayoral run". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  11. ↑ Schindler, Paul (2020-10-09). "Is Carlos Menchaca Running for Mayor?". Gay City News. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  12. ↑ "Major Financial Disparities in City's Large Mayoral Field". City Limits. January 18, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Carlos Menchaca Calls It Quits in Crowded Race for NYC Mayor - Gothamist". Archived from the original on 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
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