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New Kings Democrats Sue to Block Brooklyn Party Rule Changes

8/25/2026

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Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn proposes expanding the executive committee.
The plan adds over a dozen voters and requires 85% approval for amendments.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the changes attempt to circumvent voters’ will.
New Kings Democrats, who won 22 district-leader seats in June, filed a lawsuit to block the changes.
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the party should not change rules after the June primary.

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Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn proposes expanding the executive committee.
The plan adds over a dozen voters and requires 85% approval for amendments.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the changes attempt to circumvent voters’ will.
New Kings Democrats, who won 22 district-leader seats in June, filed a lawsuit to block the changes.
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the party should not change rules after the June primary.