As challenger emerges, Gounardes gets set to launch re-election bid
BAY RIDGE – Democratic State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, whose win over Republican Marty Golden in 2018 marked a sea change in Southwest Brooklyn politics, is set to launch his bid for a second term this weekend as a Republican challenger emerged to take him on.
Gounardes will officially announce his intention to run for re-election at an event on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Brooklyn Firefly, 7003 Third Ave., at 3 p.m., where he is expected to be greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters and campaign volunteers.
Brooklyn Republican Party leaders met on Feb. 20 and nominated Vito Bruno, a businessman and music impresario, to run for State Senate against Gounardes.