NY-14: Democrats Marty Dolan and Felipe Garcia challenging AOC for Bronx and Queens district

[RandySF]

With the June 23 primary coming soon, many will be watching the race to represent NY-14, a split-borough district that includes the Queens neighborhoods of Astoria, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights and the Bronx neighborhoods of Hunts Point, Mott Haven, Parkchester and Throggs Neck.

Democrats Felipe Garcia and Marty Dolan will challenge incumbent Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress when she took office in 2019. Republican Diamant Hysenaj will challenge the Democratic winner in the Nov. general election.

While most primary elections see low Bronx turnout, this year may be different, given the city’s current political dynamics.

The election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani saw a wave of enthusiasm towards left-leaning politics focused on affordability concerns. He and Ocasio-Cortez are both affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, which has championed a platform of increasing taxes on the wealthy.




https://www.bxtimes.com/2026-primaries-marty-dolan-felipe-garcia-aoc-cd-14/