Brooklyn Dem chair's rule change ignites conflict with Schumer and Jeffries
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Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn expanded the executive committee ahead of a leadership vote, a move critics call a power grab; Schumer and Jeffries publicly opposed it, the vote passed 21-19 amid a court challenge, and the feud has national implications for party unity ahead of the midterms.
- Brooklyn's Democratic boss defied Schumer and Jeffries. So far she's winning. Politico
- The Battle for the Brooklyn Democratic Party Goes to Court The City Reporter
- Brooklyn election boss changes party’s election rules to stay in power Gothamist
- Brooklyn Democrats Face Off In Court Over Party Control Patch
- NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/08/26 citylandnyc.org
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