Incumbent Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney Versus Newcomer Suraj Patel In Democratic Party Primary Tuesday June 26 To Represent Roosevelt Island And Portions Of Manhattan, Brooklyn And Queens - Come Out And Vote If You Are A Democrat

Roosevelt Island's long time Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney

Tomorrow is #ElectionDay in NY. Get out and vote so we can keep fighting to fix our subways, pass Medicare for All, and stand up to a White House hell bent on destroying values that made the US the envy of the world. Check your polling location here: https://t.co/sjlDgS7BK3 #ny12 pic.twitter.com/DRDVgXhfmX

— Carolyn B. Maloney (@CarolynBMaloney) June 25, 2018

has an oppenent in the June 26 Democratic Party primary tomorrow. Political newcomer Suraj Patel

This Tuesday 6/26 is Election Day. New Yorkers are ready to step up and lead this country towards a future that's progressive and bold. If we can seize this momentum, we can win back the House, and win it for good. #VoteJune26 pic.twitter.com/T1cAzfKLrs

— Suraj Patel (@surajpatelnyc) June 22, 2018

is running against Ms Maloney, a 25 year incumbent,

This job is about helping people and making a difference in the lives of New Yorkers.

That’s why I’ve worked to bring federal $ for the 2nd Ave Subway, the Kosciuszko Bridge, and more.

We’re not done yet. Get out and vote on June 26th so we can keep fighting and serving #ny12. pic.twitter.com/q9URz0zJbW

— Carolyn B. Maloney (@CarolynBMaloney) June 24, 2018

to represent the 12 Congressional District that includes Roosevelt Island as well as other portions of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens (District Map here).

Mr. Patel spoke with me and the Roosevelt Island Daily during his June 8 visit to the Roosevelt Island Senior Center.

The Roosevelt Island Daily asked Mr. Patel about Roosevelt Island issues 



and I followed up asking about the power of Congressional seniority and incumbency on the race.

Here's Ms Maloney

and Mr. Patel

greeting residents during Roosevelt Island Day.

The polling location for most Roosevelt Island residents is PS/IS 217 at 645 Main Street except for Octagon residents who vote at Coler Hospital ( 900 Main Street)

Watch this candidate's forum with Ms. Maloney and Mr. Patel hosted by



Empire State Indivisible and Indivisible Brooklyn.