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Darlene Jackson
Darlene Jackson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York City Council to represent District 18. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.
Jackson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Darlene Jackson was born in the Bronx, New York. She earned an associate degree from Nassau Community College in 2013 and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Old Westbury in 2014. Jackson’s career experience includes working as a social worker and activist. She has been affiliated with the following organizations:
- Bronx Community Board 9
- Freedom Agency NY
- Riders Alliance
- Women’s Community Justice Association[1]
Elections
2021
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 18
Amanda Farías defeated Lamont Paul in the general election for New York City Council District 18 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amanda Farías (D) | 86.7 | 10,312 |
| Lamont Paul (R) | 13.1 | 1,559 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 11,896 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 18
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Amanda Farías in round 6 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 13,984 |
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Lamont Paul advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Council District 18.
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Darlene Jackson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jackson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Collective Leadership
- Community-led Solutions
- Community Healing
Economic Justice
Fair Housing
Quality Education
Youth Empowerment
Health & Wellness
Transit Equity
Unbought, unbossed.
I could have never imagined that 24 years later, I would be running to be the next City Councilmember of the very same community in Soundview – where I was placed in foster care and a student at Monroe High School!
Endorsements does not = most qualified or best candidate - a proven track record does; coupled with lived experience.
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See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York City Council District 18 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 5, 2021
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