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Corey Ortega holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from St. John’s University. He is a first-generation Dominican American and lifelong resident of West Harlem.

Corey currently works as national campaign manager at Dunton Consulting. He previously held senior roles in government relations and advocacy, including with HZQ Consulting, NYC Health + Hospitals, and the NYC COVID Coalition. He also served as executive director of the New York City Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus.

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Corey Ortega previously ran for New York City Council District 7 in 2021 and for New York State Senate District 31 in 2014 but was not elected.

As of June 6, 2025, Corey Ortega did not have a website or any information online.

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As of May 8, 2025, Alexandra Marks did not have a website.

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Alexandra Marks

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Alexis Saunders

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Ali Diini previously ran for New York State Senate in District 32 in 2022 but did not win.

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Ali Diini

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Alicia is from Harlem, New York.  She holds an associate's degree in business from Boricua College. She serves as Vice President of the West Harlem Empowerment Coalition and as an Executive Committee Member of NAACP Mid Manhattan Branch. 

Alicia is an Administrative Director and Assistant Coach at Saturday Nights Basketball. She previously worked as a Leadership Academy Educational Program Manager at The Riverside Church. and as a Director of a Summer Youth program,

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Alicia Barksdale was previously elected Female District Leader in District 70, Part D, in 2015.

As of June 6, 2025, Alicia Barksdale did not have a website or any information online.

Alicia Barksdale

As of May 8, 2025, Antonio Calcano did not have a website or any information online.

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Antonio Calcano

As of May 8, 2025, Connor McGrath did not have a website or any information online.

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Connor McGrath

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Cordell Cleare is a lifelong Harlem resident and graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School. She has held leadership roles in local education councils and political clubs.

Cordell previously worked as chief of staff to former State Senator Bill Perkins for nearly 20 years, and served as chair of the New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning.

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Cordell Cleare currently serves as the New York State Senator for District 30. She was first elected in a 2021 special election and is in her second term.

As of June 6, 2025, Cordell Cleare did not have a website or any information online.

Cordell Cleare

As of May 16, 2025, Debra Green did not have a website or any information online.

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Debra Green has previously run for a delegate to the judicial convention position.

As of June 6, 2025, Debra Green did not have a website or any information online.

Debra Green

As of May 10, 2025, Delores Dickens Richards did not have a website or any information online.

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Delores Dickens Richards was elected Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 70 in 2015 and ran again in 2017.

As of June 6, 2025, Delores Dickens Richards did not have a website or any information online.

Delores Dickens Richards

Desmond earned an associate’s degree from the Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences and trained in Eastern bodywork in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He lives in Harlem.

Desmond currently works as a licensed massage therapist in private practice. He also contracts with major hotels in New York City and performs in the Heidi Latsky Dance Group. He previously worked in public relations and event marketing.

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Desmond Cadogan previously ran for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 70 in 2024 but did not win.

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Desmond Cadogan

As of May 16, 2025, Diana Rodriguez did not have a website or any information online.

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Diana Rodriguez

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Donna is president of the Uptown Democratic Club.

Donna currently leads Donna Marie Associates LLC and previously held roles at Hope Community Inc., Northern Manhattan Equities LLC, Prestige Management Inc., and Atlantic Development Inc.

Donna-Marie Gibbon run for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 70 is her first campaign for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Donna-Marie Gibbons did not have a website or any information online.

Donna-Marie Gibbons

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Henrietta earned her bachelor’s degree from Fordham University. She is a co-founder of the Supportive Advocates of Lenox Terrace and a member of the board of directors of the Central Harlem Senior Citizen’s Center. She has lived in Harlem’s Lenox Terrace for over 50 years.

Henrietta currently works as a community activist. She previously worked for New York City Small Business Services, the United Nations-related city agencies, and for H. Carl McCall during his time as comptroller and state senator. She also chaired Manhattan Community Board 10.

Henrietta Lyle's run for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 70 is her first campaign for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Henrietta Lyle did not have a website or any information online.

Henrietta Lyle

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Inez is originally from New York City. She attended P.S. 133 and Julia Richman High School, completed undergraduate studies in real estate and land economics at New York University and Howard University, and continued her education in Chicago. She lives in New York City.

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Inez previously worked in real estate and has been involved in economic development, with a focus on minority- and women-owned businesses.

Inez Dickens previously served as a member of the New York State Assembly for District 70. She served 4 terms from 2017 to 2024. She also served as a New York City Council member for District 9 from 2006 to 2016, including time as deputy majority leader and majority whip of the council.

As of June 6, 2025, Inez Dickens did not have a website or any information online.

Inez Dickens

Jane earned an associate’s degree in health information and medical records technology from ASA College. She has been a member of Community Board 9 in Harlem.

Jane currently works as a provider relations representative at the 1199 National Benefit Fund. She previously worked as a registrar, scheduler for a state senator, benefits advisor, Medicare retention representative, and underwriter in the insurance industry.

Jane Arrendell-Johnson’s campaign for delegate to the judicial convention in State Assembly District 70 is her first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Jane Arrendell-Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

Jane Arrendell-Johnson

As of May 16, 2025, Jonathan Brown did not have a website or any information online.

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Jonathan Brown

Jordan earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. He lives in Harlem, NYC.

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Jordan has previously worked as a chief of staff.

Jordan Wright currently serves as the state assemblymember for New York State Assembly District 70. He was first elected in 2024 and is in his first term.

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Jordan Wright

Joshua grew up in Harlem. He is a graduate of Penn State University.

Joshua has worked in affordable housing advocacy.

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Joshua Clennon ran for City Council for New York City District 9 in 2021, but did not win. He is a former New York County Judicial Delegate and County Committee member.

As of June 6, 2025, Joshua Clennon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Joshua Clennon

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Judith Eason has served on the board of the West Harlem Progressive Democratic Club. She lives in Harlem, NYC.

As of May 10, 2025, Judith Eason did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Judith Eason did not have a website or any information online.

Judith Eason

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Keith has a bachelor's degree from Tufts University and a law degree from Rutgers University. He is a lifelong resident of Harlem.

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Before taking elected office, Keith held positions in the City’s Human Resources Administration, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, and the New York City Transit Authority.

Keith Wright served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1993 to 2016. He is currently the chair of the Manhattan Democratic Party. He has served in this role since 2009.

Opposes the death penalty and the Rockefeller Drug Laws.

Opposes the death penalty and the Rockefeller Drug Laws, which created a penalty minimum of 15 years to life in prison for selling or possessing narcotic drugs.

As a state assembly member, sponsored the "Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights."

As a state assembly member, increased unemployment coverage and fair pay in New York State.

- Opposes the death penalty and the Rockefeller Drug Laws, which created a penalty minimum of 15 years to life in prison for selling or possessing narcotic drugs.
- As a state assembly member, increased unemployment coverage and fair pay in New York State.

Keith Wright

As of May 16, 2025, Luis Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

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Luis Johnson

As of May 8, 2025, Maria Davis did not have a website or any information online.

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Maria Davis

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Maria Noemi Velez

As of May 9, 2025, Maurice Franklin did not have a website or any information online.

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Maurice Franklin

Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration and political science from St. John’s University and a law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. She lives in New York City.

Michelle currently works as the deputy district director for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She previously worked as vice chairperson of New York City Community Board 10, a litigation assistant and Japanese document reviewer for legal firms, a research assistant at the Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center, and a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa.

Michelle Booker’s campaign for delegate to the judicial convention in New York State Assembly District 70 is her first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Michelle Booker did not have a website or any information online.

Michelle Booker

As of May 16, 2025, Miosotis Cruz did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Miosotis Cruz did not have a website or any information online.

Miosotis Cruz

As of May 16, 2025, Nicole Press did not have a website or any information online.

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Nicole Press was previously elected as judicial delegate in 2024.

As of June 6, 2025, Nicole Press did not have a website or any information online.

Nicole Press

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Nyles has a psychology degree from St. John's University and serves as acting president for West Harlem Progressive Democrats. He was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in North Carolina.

Nyles Robinson is a production manager with Heartbeat. 

As of May 8, 2025, Nyles Robinson did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Nyles Robinson did not have a website or any information online.

Nyles Robinson

As of May 16, 2025, Rafael Calvo did not have a website or any information online.

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Rafael Calvo

As of May 8, 2025, Sabrina Bacote did not have a website or any information online.

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Sabrina Bacote

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Sarhay Acosta

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Shana is originally from New York. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from South Carolina State University and a law degree from Appalachian School of Law. She is a mother.

Shana currently works in government and public affairs. She previously served as a district office director and director of community affairs in the New York State Senate, and held legal assistant roles in several law firms.

Shana Harmongoff previously ran for New York State Senate District 30 in 2021 and 2022, and for New York State Assembly District 70 in 2024, but did not win.

Supports providing judges with greater discretion to ensure fair and proportionate sentences.

- Supports providing judges with greater discretion to ensure fair and proportionate sentences.

Shana Harmongoff

Tonya Mbetty Bumpars-Ebanks lives in Harlem.

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Tonya Mbetty Bumpars-Ebanks

Valerie has a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from Indiana University Bloomington and a master's degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. Valerie is the board president and a founding member of Save Harlem Now!

Valerie Jo Bradley is retired. Before retirement, she worked as the owner of the Bradley Group, a public relations and event planning firm. 

As of May 8, 2025, Valerie Jo Bradley did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Valerie Jo Bradley did not have a website or any information online.

Valerie Jo Bradley

Wilma earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in public administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. She has served as District Leader for the Frederick E. Samuel Community Democratic Club. She lives in Harlem, NYC.

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Wilma currently serves as vice president of Central Harlem Senior Citizens’ Centers, Inc. She previously worked as an entrepreneur.

Wilma Brown Phillips previously ran for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 70 in 2017.

As of June 6, 2025, Wilma Brown Phillips did not have a website or any information online.

Wilma Brown Phillips

- Judicial delegates, elected by Assembly Districts, serve a one-time role representing their district at a judicial convention to nominate State Supreme Court candidates.
- Candidates often run in groups backed by political parties, but voters can choose anyone, even from different groups. These groups usually show shared political beliefs.
- Picking these delegates gives political clubs and local leaders a big role in shaping who becomes a judge.

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