New⁢ York‌ City Mayoral Election: State Senator Jessica Ramos Announces Candidacy

▶ Number of Politicians Declaring Candidacy Rises to 4

New York State Senator Jessica Ramos ‍(D, Queens⁢ District 13) has officially announced her​ candidacy for New York City mayor in the upcoming election. “I am running ⁤for mayor to create a city‍ where ⁢working families can live well,” Ramos ⁣stated.‍ “I will make New York City a city that provides working families with opportunities to achieve their dreams. ⁤The current administration⁤ cannot do‌ that.”

Ramos, who was first elected to the New York ‍State Senate in 2018, ​represents a district that ‌includes Jackson Heights, ​Corona, East Elmhurst, and parts of Queens. Notably, she⁤ is the​ only woman and Latina among the Democratic candidates​ who have declared their candidacy for mayor.

With‌ Ramos’ announcement, the number of politicians who have ⁤officially declared their candidacy for the New York City mayoral‌ election​ has increased to four. The list of candidates includes ⁤State Senator Jessica Ramos,⁤ New York City⁣ Comptroller​ Brad Lander, ⁤former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, and New York State​ Senator Jelly ​Mailley. The ‌Democratic primary⁣ for the New York City mayoral election is scheduled for June 24 next year.

By Reporter Lee Jin-su