Assembly member David Gantt survived a primary challenge from two opponents and will now face Green Party candidate Drew Langdon in the November general election. Gantt received 3,278 votes with all of the election districts reporting. That was more than the combined total received by his opponents; City school board member Jose Cruz received 952 […]
137th Assembly District
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Community leaders endorse Gantt
State Assembly member David Gantt got a big boost this morning when a group of influential black ministers and community leaders endorsed his re-election. The endorsement was announced during a press conference in the FIGHT Village Community Center Elaine Cook-Greene, the executive director of the Coalition of North East Associations, listed organizations and programs that […]
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Familiar names in Assembly battle
David Gantt, Jose Cruz, and John Lightfoot will face off in the 137th Assembly District primary.
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David the Goliath
The Democratic primary for the State Assembly’s 137th district is sure to be a referendum on the long career of incumbent David Gantt. Gantt has represented the district for more than three decades. On September 13, voters will decide if they still want or need the influence Gantt’s seniority offers, or whether the district is ripe for a fresh face.
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[UPDATED] Jose Cruz kicks off Assembly campaign
UPDATE (JUNE 4): José Cruz says that for too long the 137th Assembly District has lacked effective representation, and that’s why he’s waging a primary challenge against incumbent Assembly member David Gantt. Cruz kicked-off his campaign at the Public Market on Saturday. “We’ve been waiting 30 years,” Cruz says. “We’ve been at the back of […]
