Marva Brown (New York)
Marva Brown (Democratic Party) is a judge of the New York City Civil Court Kings County. She assumed office on January 1, 2024. Her current term ends on January 1, 2034.
Brown (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran in a special election for judge of the New York City Civil Court Kings County. She won in the special general election on November 7, 2023.
Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Marva Brown was born in Tarrytown, New York. She graduated from Albany High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University in 2003 and a law degree from Cardoza School of Law in 2006. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Brown has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- The Legal Aid Society
- Families and Friends of the Wrongfully Convicted
- Soul2Soulz
- Friends of Brower Park
- Brooklyn Community Board 8
Elections
2023
See also: Municipal elections in Kings County, New York (2023)
General election
Special general election for New York City Civil Court Kings County (4 seats)
Marva Brown, Linda Wilson, Betsey Jean-Jacques, and Monique Holaman won election in the special general election for New York City Civil Court Kings County on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marva Brown (D / Working Families Party)  | 25.9 | 126,521 |
| ✔ | Linda Wilson (D) | 24.9 | 121,462 | |
| ✔ | Betsey Jean-Jacques (D) | 24.1 | 117,494 | |
| ✔ | Monique Holaman (D) | 23.3 | 113,828 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 8,443 | ||
| Total votes: 487,748 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marva Brown, Monique Holaman, and Betsey Jean-Jacques advanced from the special Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Kings County.
Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Kings County (4 seats)
Linda Wilson defeated Turquoise Haskin in the special Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Kings County on June 27, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Linda Wilson | 65.6 | 33,369 | |
| Turquoise Haskin | 32.8 | 16,660 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 826 | ||
| Total votes: 50,855 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chevone Sanon (D)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Marva Brown advanced from the special Working Families Party primary for New York City Civil Court Kings County.
Endorsements
Brown received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Brown's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 22
Incumbent Simcha Felder defeated Marva Brown in the general election for New York State Senate District 22 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Simcha Felder (D / R / Conservative Party) | 95.1 | 59,534 |
| Marva Brown (Working Families Party) | 4.5 | 2,846 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 242 | ||
| Total votes: 62,622 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Simcha Felder advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 22.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Harold Tischler (D)
- Khaled Salem (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Simcha Felder advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 22.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Simcha Felder advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 22.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Marva Brown advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 22.
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Kings County, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Civil Court Kings County 2nd Municipal Court District
Lisa Lewis won election in the general election for New York City Civil Court Kings County 2nd Municipal Court District on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Lewis (D) | 99.6 | 25,375 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 103 | ||
| Total votes: 25,478 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Kings County 2nd Municipal Court District
Lisa Lewis defeated Marva Brown and Lola Waterman in the Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Kings County 2nd Municipal Court District on June 22, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Lewis | 36.1 | 10,777 | |
| Marva Brown | 33.7 | 10,074 | |
| Lola Waterman | 29.9 | 8,915 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 99 | ||
| Total votes: 29,865 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Marva Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Experience
- Dedication
- Fortitude
Cheerleader
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2022
Marva Brown did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Marva Brown did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2023 Elections
External links
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