Yusef Salaam, Exonerated Central Park Five Member, Wins NYC Council Primary
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Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated "Central Park Five," is leading the New York City Council primary race for the 9th District in Harlem. Salaam has captured 50.7% of the vote so far, but needs to maintain over 50% to win outright. If he falls below 50%, ranked-choice voting will be used. Salaam's campaign is inspired by his experience in the criminal justice system and aims to represent the forgotten and marginalized communities of Harlem.
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- Yusef Salaam, of exonerated 'Central Park Five,' leading New York City primary ABC News
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- Salaam, of Central Park 5, Holds Large Lead in Harlem Council Primary The New York Times
- Exonerated Central Park Five member declares victory in NYC primary for Harlem council seat Gothamist
- A Central Park Five member could soon be a N.Y. councilman. Who is Yusef Salaam? The Washington Post
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