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Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn announced she will not seek reelection, endorsing Assembly Member Nikki Lucas as her successor. The transition is contested by reformers who are challenging the party's recent rule changes in court.
The Brooklyn Democratic County Committee passed controversial rule changes on Wednesday despite a lower court ruling declaring them illegal. The eight-hour meeting at City Tech was marked by severe delays, technical glitches, and chaotic voting procedures. Establishment allies of Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn secured the votes, though the outcome may be overturned by a pending appellate court decision.
In a closed-door session, Brooklyn Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn pushed to expand the Brooklyn Democratic Party leadership so she could remain chair. Opponents label the move illegal and undemocratic, intended to boost her grip on the party. The following day, the party released a short, oddly psychedelic victory video aimed at countering negative coverage, which ends with a final misstep that even a reporter described as a gasp-worthy moment.
Brooklyn’s Democratic Party briefly withdrew its backing of Gov. Kathy Hochul over internal disputes tied to her lieutenant governor pick, Adrienne Adams, highlighting a long-simmering split between insurgent progressives and mainstream leaders and signaling a waning influence of county party machines in New York City politics.
Brooklyn's largest county Democratic committee rescinded its endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul after she selected Adrienne Adams as her running mate, with Brooklyn leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn criticizing the move as a lack of consultation. The surprise pick could complicate Hochul’s reelection bid amid a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, and some Brooklyn leaders expressed opposition to Adams while others defended the all-women ticket.