SNUBBED: Bay Ridge Democrats pick Thompson over Hynes
In a surprise move, the Bay Ridge Democrats, a leading progressive political club in Brooklyn, has endorsed Ken Thompson over Charles Hynes in the race for district attorney.
The endorsement came following a vote club members took Tuesday night. Hynes, who lives in Bay Ridge and is running for a sixth term in office, was bypassed by a club in his own neighborhood in favor of Thompson, a former federal prosecutor.
“I am so honored to have the support of the Bay Ridge Democrats. You can count on me to stand up for our values, and fight for justice every day I am in office,” said Thompson, who is running in the Democratic Primary against Hynes.
“From Bay Ridge to Bushwick, the people of Brooklyn are ready for change. As district attorney, I will take a new, smart-on-crime approach to make all of our neighborhoods safer and stronger. Together, we will move forward, showing the people of this city that justice and integrity matter and that law enforcement is on their side again,” he said.