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Julio Peña III @juliopenabk.com · 26/09/2026

In the Party’s attempt to out maneuver reformers, they neglected to nominate a Chair of the County Committee. That leaves Rep. Nydia Velázquez as the defacto head of the party. A clear sign of things to come 👏🏽 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/n...

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Brooklyn Democrats Were About to Lose Power. So They Changed the Rules.

The Brooklyn Democratic Party is in the middle of a fight over who will control the organization that has shocked even seasoned political observers.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 24/09/2026

@jumaane.bsky.social, District Leader @juliopenabk.com (who would be the new Brooklyn Party Chair if not for the power grab), @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social, and assembly member Monique Chandler-Waterman at the @newkingsdems.bsky.social rally.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 24/09/2026

If Bichotte Hermelyn's post-election power grab is thwarted, @juliopenabk.com would become the new Brooklyn Democratic Party leader. He and other folks at the rally spoke of time wasted - right now, we should be uniting to beat Republicans in Brooklyn, not grappling with an internal power grab.

Julio Peña speaks at the mic during the rally.

Julio Peña speaks at the mic during the rally - assembled electeds and reformers behind him.

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today, BK Dems vote on a new chair to represent the 1M+ Dems in Brooklyn. The choice is clear: Respect the June election and elect @juliopenabk.com, or keep a party that runs a patronage mill while sitting on the sideline for general elections. #BrooklynCantWait

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Please join us for a rally and press conference tomorrow morning (Wednesday, 9/23) at 9 am at 275 Jay Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Confirmed speakers include @jumaane.bsky.social, NY Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, @sandynurse.bsky.social, @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social, and @juliopenabk.com

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 14/09/2026

Wow—the court deemed this a matter of first impression and sided with the reformers. Big victory indeed. Congratulations to @juliopenabk.com, the other plaintiffs, your attorneys, and @newkingsdems.bsky.social. Onward 👏

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

District Leaders @juliopenabk.com, Shaquana Boykin, @chrismccreight.bsky.social, and @albo4nyc.bsky.social agree: The Brooklyn Democratic Party should be focusing on serving our communities and mobilizing voters instead of doubling down on an illegal power grab that damages the party and democracy:

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 08/09/2026

"Our coalition believes the party chair’s power grab is illegal and we are fighting it in court, but we also need all Democrats to keep speaking out and holding our leaders accountable." — @juliopenabk.com, BK Dems' rightful executive committee chair as chosen by a majority of its elected leaders

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“Democrats rely on young people, Black and Latino voters, and working-class voters to defend democracy. But we have good reason to distrust institutions that treat our participation as welcome only when it does not threaten the status quo.” @juliopenabk.com in the @nydailynews.com this weekend

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Brooklyn Dems change the rules after voters spoke

Voters went to the primary polls in June believing that their votes mattered. In Brooklyn, they elected a new majority of reform-minded district leaders, the local officials who determine the future o...

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Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn @lidbk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

"How can we ask Democrats to stand up to Trump and his fascist government when our own Democratic institutions are using his playbook to hold on to power?" Powerful words from Brooklyn Young Dems leader Jackie Smiley and LID's own @juliopenabk.com. www.nydailynews.com/2026/09/05/b...

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Brooklyn Dems change the rules after voters spoke

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026

Big turnout of Brooklyn electeds to denounce Bichotte-Hermelyn's power grab and support @juliopenabk.com. @shahanafrombk.bsky.social, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, @agounardes.bsky.social in this picture. More to come in the 🧵!

Alexa Avilés speaks at the rally. Shahana Hanif, Julio Peña, Andrew Gounadres flank her. People hold signs saying things like "HONOR THE ELECTION"

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026

Big rally today at Borough Hall against Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's undemocratic power grab. Here a huge group of Brooklyn electeds and district leaders applaud @juliopenabk.com, their choice for the new Brooklyn Democratic Party chair. 🧵

Brooklyn electeds and Brooklyn Democratic district leaders and other supporters stand on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall applauding Julio Peña. Some folks in the picture include Shahana Hanif, Andrew Gounardes, Bobby Carroll, Emmitt Sklar, and Mike DeCillis.

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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

💙💙 love to see Dem leaders joining forces against disgusting Bichotte’s power grab. Always stronger together fighting for democracy — even within the Kings County Dem Party! @bradlander.bsky.social @shahanafrombk.bsky.social @juliopenabk.com @jumaane.bsky.social @newkingsdems.bsky.social

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Yvette Clarke for Congress @voteyvette.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Brooklyn Democrats deserve a county organization that respects its members and operates with fairness and transparency. Altering the rules and/or who gets a say just before a leadership election raises very serious concerns about the integrity of the process. nysfocus.com/2026/08/20/b...

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Facing Ouster, Brooklyn Democratic Chair Tries to Rewrite Rules

Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn wants to expand who votes for party leader, and a reform group is threatening to sue.

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Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn @lidbk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

These profoundly anti-democratic actions from the Brooklyn Democratic Party boss are aimed at stopping the election of Brooklyn's first queer party chair, @juliopenabk.com -- we call on all Brooklyn Dems to reject this attempt to nullify the will of Democratic voters!

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.myatproto.social · 18/08/2026

Though the future is variable, history suggests that Julio will succeed in making the BK Dems more democratic + effective. Both @juliopenabk.com's individual record and the agenda around which Brooklyn Can’t Wait united point in this direction. Looking forward to the BK Dems' 2026–2028 term.

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Listen to that new party chair @juliopenabk.com talk with the Max Politics Podcast about what comes next and how we can make BK Dems a party that reflects the strength of our borough:

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Reformers Set for Takeover of Brooklyn Democratic Party

Podcast Episode · Max Politics · August 7 · 1h 8m

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"A huge coalition that goes across BK of people who want a strong party for elections this November and beyond." The next BK Dems Chair @juliopenabk.com and NKD leaders joined Ben Max to share a vision of a party that lives up to its promise. Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

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Reformers Set for Takeover of Brooklyn Democratic Party

Podcast Episode · Max Politics · August 7 · 1h 8m

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Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn @lidbk.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

We are ecstatic join our partners in the Brooklyn Can't Wait coalition to support longtime LID member, party reformer, Brooklyn community leader, and all-around great guy @juliopenabk.com for the next Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair! Julio is exactly the leader our party needs right now!

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 17/07/2026

Proud of my neighbor @juliopenabk.com, who's poised to become the new leader of Brooklyn's Democratic Party

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I’m excited to support @juliopenabk.com to be Brooklyn’s next Democratic Party Chair! It’s time to usher in a new era of county leadership – accountable, committed to reform, and ready to bring the “Fight Don’t Fold!” energy Brooklyn’s Democratic voters are demanding.

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Headquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Brian Tyler Cohen: We have to remember, the point of being in government is not the preservation of processes. The point of being in government is the outcomes. It's making sure people have healthcare, jobs, a just economy, that this country works for regular people

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Our 2026 Primary Voter Guide is here! Check out our endorsements and essential info for every race on the ballot in Brooklyn: tinyurl.com/NKDGuide26

New Kings Democrats Voter Guide
2026 Primary

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 09/06/2026

🚨 BREAKING: MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ERUPTS IN BOOS AS DONALD TRUMP IS SHOWN ON SCREEN

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Carey @careylikemariah.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I'm sure that this meeting's clumsy parliamentary procedures and timewasting questions/comments are testing people's patience, but I'm personally immune to it, having survived several of the BK Dems' famously infuriating County Committee meetings. YOU CAN'T BREAK ME, I WAS FORGED IN FIRE.

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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

OH. MY. GOD. THIS IS THE EARTHSET PHOTO FROM ARTEMIS II. IM SPEECHLESS.

Earth appearing as a bright crescent behind the Moon’s surface

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This is the FINAL weekend of petitioning! Together we can build a better politics and a better Democratic Party. But this only happens if we make it happen. Would be so grateful if you joined us: www.mobilize.us/landerforcongress

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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Climate driven extremes aren’t coming, they’re here…

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Julio Peña III @juliopenabk.com · 27/03/2026

Got in a Lyft and he started playing a banger House/Club mix. Immediate five stars. I don’t mind being gay profiled if it’s bangers like this. ✨

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Trump pardons allies who boost his crypto coin. Trump invests in corporations that he's supposed to be regulating. Trump cuts deals with autocrats to advance his family's real estate business. The list goes on. We must not become numb to this blatant corruption.

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Bryan @elwick70.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Ideally the President of the United States and the stupidest person on the planet should be two different people…

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

We're thrilled to endorse one of our own, @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social for Congress in NY-7! Antonio has spent his entire career fighting for the people and against entrenched power.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I’m deeply grateful to our district leaders for their support and their partnership in this fight to elect better Democrats.

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Yuh-Line Niou @yuhline.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The @workingfamilies.org is my political home because it is the party that is built for and by working people. We face a dire time in our country…and we need fighters right now in Albany, not the status quo. I am honored to receive the endorsement of the @nywfp.bsky.social .

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 15/02/2026

A child dying of cancer spent her final days fighting to free her wrongfully detained father from ICE custody. This comes just weeks after a mother from Maryland was denied the right to be at her son’s side as he died from cancer. Not one dime for this cruelty. www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/...

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Ofelia Torres, teen who fought to have her father released from ICE custody, dies from rare cancer

Ofelia Torres, 16, died on Friday from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, her father's lawyer confirmed.

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Maria Kaufer @kaufermaria.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Special shout out to John Scott, @juliopenabk.com and @brianrny.bsky.social for co-authoring/lobbying for unanimous passage of the SC resolution calling for the restraining of ICE and reaffirming our support for the New York for All Act (NY4A) 👏🏼👏🏼 #democracy #TaxTheRich #NewYorkForAll

February 5th and 6th, 2026: What a whirlwind New York State Democratic Party State Convention in Syracuse, New York 💙🤍

So proud of my Progressive Caucus colleagues for addressing the State Committee body at the Thursday evening receptions as well as the Friday morning and afternoon sessions on the convention floor! We advocated for staying firm in fighting for bottom-up, participatory democracy, addressing the pressing needs of working families, and protecting the rights of our immigrant neighbors ✊🏼💪🏼🗽🇺🇲

Special shout out to @johnscottforqueens @juliopenany and @brianr4ny for co-authoring and lobbying for unanimous passage of the Democratic State Committee resolution calling for the restraining of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and reaffirming our support for the New York for All Act (NY4A) 👏🏼👏🏼

Before setting off for the long drive back to NYC through hazardous wintry conditions ❄️🌬, @carokorth @johnscottforqueens and I made a quick visit to the @aero_destinyusa mall for snacks, sweet treats, and shopping (fun fact: at 1.8 million square feet, Destiny USA Mall is the 8th largest mall in the country and 11th largest mall in the 🌐) 🌭🍦🥮 We NYC kids couldn't resist a real American mall 😜

#democracy #TaxTheRich #NewYorkForAll

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

For state committee in Assembly District 51, we enthusiastically endorse Jacqui Painter for reelection! Alongside @juliopenabk.com, she's given so much of her time and energy to making the Democratic Party more inclusive of and accessible to everyday Brooklynites.

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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

NKD endorses @juliopenabk.com for reelection as Democratic State Committee Member in Assembly District 51! Julio is a strong voice for making the BK Dems more transparent, inclusive, and accountable. Reelecting Julio and a majority of allies in other districts is how we win a better party.

Graphic with text: New Kings Democrats endorse Julio Peña III, State Committee, Assembly District 51

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Julio Peña III @juliopenabk.com · 31/12/2025

What 2025 has taught me: Joy is resistance. Representation matters. Live in the moment. Live with integrity. I am resilient. Prepared for 2026 and all that they bring 🧡.

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New York Working Families Party @nywfp.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Brad is a proud partner and champion for the NYWFP. We are proud to be Day-One endorsers of his campaign. He has been a leader for all NYers, fought for paid sick leave, and shepherded one of the largest affordable housing projects in years. We’re all in on @bradlander.bsky.social for NY-10

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Kim Moscaritolo @kimmosc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Hi @schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social! If you vote for this horrible deal, I will spend the next 4 years making sure you are both primaried and retired from the US Senate.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

So Democrats get: 1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays 2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail 3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts Those all seem like wins for the GOP.

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Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

This is pathetic - to give in over "a promised vote" - but this is what they were always going to do. "A handful of Democrats will supply some eight votes for a new short-term CR in exchange for a promised vote on the ACA tax credits." They are gonna trust the GOP.🤡 www.axios.com/newsletters/...

"The bottom line: After a weekend of frequent phone calls among centrist senators, Democrats appeared ready to claim victory and end the shutdown.

"What they've been saying for a month is 'We won't negotiate with you at all,'" Coons told us. "That's clearly a position they've moved away from."
The gist: A handful of Democrats will supply some eight votes for a new short-term CR in exchange for a promised vote on the ACA tax credits."

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Julio Peña III @juliopenabk.com · 13/10/2025

In honor of Columbus Day, I have discovered the rich and fertile land of Sunset Park and have now claimed it for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Doei!

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 28/09/2025

Some more electeds who came out for the #StandAgainstICE march in Sunset Park. @juliopenabk.com @bradlander.bsky.social @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @agounardes.bsky.social (with tots).

Julio Peña, Brad Lander, Alexa Avilés, Andrew Gounardes, and Andrew Gounardes' young boys pose for the camera before the Stand Against ICE march in Sunset Park.

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