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Shahana Hanif Secures Nearly 70% to Win District 39 Democratic Primary

She will enter the November general election unopposed, underscoring growing support for progressive candidates in Brooklyn.

New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif speaks besides New York Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, and New York City Council Member Tiffany Caban, and outside the Weiss Federal Building after husband was taken away by federal law enforcement officers Friday, June 20, 2025 in Manhattan, New York.(Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)

Overview

  • Shahana Hanif declared victory after unofficial results showed her winning nearly 70 percent of more than 28,000 votes in the District 39 Democratic primary.
  • As the first Muslim woman elected to the City Council, Hanif campaigned on affordable housing, workers’ rights and immigrant protections to rally broad community backing.
  • Her re-election bid was bolstered by endorsements from U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Yvette Clarke, Comptroller Brad Lander and major labor unions.
  • Main challenger Maya Kornberg, backed by moderate Democrats and former Borough President Marty Markowitz, trailed with about 26 percent of the vote.
  • Facing no Republican opponent in November, Hanif is poised to return to the council to advance rent relief, universal childcare and environmental justice measures.