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Diana Moreno casts her vote in the D36 special election at PS 166Q. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

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Queens voters head to the polls for Assembly District 36 special election to fill Mamdani’s old seat

By Shane O’Brien & Patrick Stachniak

District 36 residents cast their votes during early voting ahead of the Feb. 3 special election to replace Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

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Early voting closes ahead of Feb. 3 special election to fill Mamdani’s former Queens Assembly seat

By Shane O’Brien

Mary Jobaida. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

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Mary Jobaida pledges to advocate for the voiceless in AD36 ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

Rana Abdelhamid, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a debate ahead of the Feb. 3 special election. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

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Queens D36 Assembly candidates hold final debate ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

Rana Abdelhamid at a District 36 election forum earlier in January. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

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Rana Abdelhamid touts immigrant protections, small business focus ahead of Assembly District 36 special election

By Shane O’Brien

Diana Moreno has picked up the Queens Democratic Party nomination in the race to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Assembly District 36. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno campaign.

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Diana Moreno outlines vision for Assembly District 36 ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brian Romero in the 34th Assembly District. Photo via Brian Romero.

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Velázquez endorses Abdelhamid, Romero over DSA candidates in western Queens Assembly races

By Shane O’Brien

From left to right: D36 candidates Rana Abdelhamid, Shivani Dhir, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a recent candidate forum in Astoria. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

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Abdelhamid, Jobaida submit petitions to contest AD36 special elections despite failing to secure Dem nomination

By Shane O’Brien

From left to right: D36 candidates Rana Abdelhamid, Shivani Dhir, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a recent candidate forum in Astoria. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

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Assembly candidates outline vision for District 36 at Astoria forum

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Diana Moreno has secured the Queens Democratic Party's nomination ahead of a special election next month. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno Campaign.

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Queens Democratic Party nominates Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani in AD36

By Shane O’Brien

The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez

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Races to watch in 2026 that could alter political landscape in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Rana Abdelhamid speaks at the launch of her run for Assembly District 36 in Astoria. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

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Rana Abdelhamid officially launches campaign to replace Mamdani in Queens Assembly District 36

By Shane O’Brien

Malikah: How this anti-violence organization is combating hate and building community in Queens

Astoria activist Rana Abdelhamid

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Astoria activist Rana Abdelhamid suspends ‘historic’ congressional campaign

By Bill Parry

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