In Senate race to succeed Adams, the BP's successor (Hamilton) vs. one (Doraincy) backed by Jeffries, de Blasio
Primary Day is today... In the 20th Senate District, vying to succeed the seat (parts of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Brownsville, Gowanus and Sunset Park), formerly held by now-Borough President Eric Adams, the race is between educational administrator Rubain Dorancy and lawyer Jesse Hamilton , and a bit of a fight between Adams and Mayor Bill de Blasio/Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for primacy in Central Brooklyn. Doraincy, as noted by the Brooklyn Eagle, is endorsed by de Blasio, Reps. Jeffries, Yvette Clarke, and Nydia Velazquez, and Council Members Jumaane Williams and Antonio Reynoso. Hamilton, Adams's longtime counsel, is endorsed by several teachers' groups and has been endorsed by Adams, state Sen. Velmanette Montgomery, former Congress member Ed Towns, former BP Marty Markowitz and Council Members including Brad Lander and Steve Levin. Note that Adams has his eye on the mayoral race in 2012 (if not sooner). The Daily News endorsed Doraincy , as did Citi...