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Assemblyman Hevesi Files Complaint Over Unauthorized Party Switch

4/6/2026

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On April 6, 2026, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi learned he was no longer registered as a Democrat.
Documents were submitted to switch his party registration to the Working Families Party without his consent, disqualifying him from the Democratic primary.
He filed a complaint with the Queens district attorney, seeking a criminal investigation into the matter.
Hevesi, a 53-year-old from Queens, suspects his primary rival Jonathan Rinaldi may be involved.

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Story summary

On April 6, 2026, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi learned he was no longer registered as a Democrat.
Documents were submitted to switch his party registration to the Working Families Party without his consent, disqualifying him from the Democratic primary.
He filed a complaint with the Queens district attorney, seeking a criminal investigation into the matter.
Hevesi, a 53-year-old from Queens, suspects his primary rival Jonathan Rinaldi may be involved.