Edward Irizarry

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Edward Irizarry

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 22, 2021

Contact

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Edward Irizarry (Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the New York City Civil Court New York County 2nd Municipal Court District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.

Irizarry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Edward Irizarry was born in New York.

Elections

2021

See also: Municipal elections in New York County, New York (2021)

General election

General election for New York City Civil Court New York County 2nd Municipal Court District (2 seats)

Betty Lugo and Christopher Chin won election in the general election for New York City Civil Court New York County 2nd Municipal Court District on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betty Lugo (D)	52.4	17,045
✔	Submit photo	Christopher Chin (D)	46.4	15,074
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	379

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,498
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Christopher Chin advanced from the Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court New York County 2nd Municipal Court District.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court New York County 2nd Municipal Court District (2 seats)

Betty Lugo defeated Edward Irizarry in the Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court New York County 2nd Municipal Court District on June 22, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betty Lugo	57.6	10,632
		Edward Irizarry	41.8	7,711
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	120

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,463
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Edward Irizarry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Irizarry's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, and a graduate of New York University with a degree in English and philosophy. I am a former counsel to the consumer protection committee in the New York State Senate, a legislative counsel in the New York City Council, a former Assistant District Attorney and the President of the Community Education Council in District 2, Manhattan. I have drafted legislation to protect children from lead-contaminated toys, defended tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, advocated on behalf of elderly and incapacitated persons, and have worked to integrate the NYC public schools. I believe in Equal Justice (He/Him).

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Equal Justice for All
• Equal Justice for All
• Equal Justice for All

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Equal Justice for all

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Of course.

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