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NYC’s new Asian Council district primed to be snatched by Republicans

By Rich Calder
March 25, 2023

Democrats could soon be feeling blue over the city’s first Asian-majority Council district.

Pols, pundits and activists on both sides of the political aisle say Republicans are primed to win the new “Asian opportunity” Council district in southern Brooklyn — even though it was carved out by a Dem-controlled commission.

The new 43rd Council district – covering Bensonhurst, New Utrecht, and parts of Dyker Heights and Sunset Park — is currently 54% Asian, records show.

Its boundaries go into effect in 2023.

Although 52% of its registered voters are Democrat compared to 14% Republican, voters there overwhelming backed Republican Curtis Sliwa over eventual winner Adams in the 2021 mayoral race, by 60-35% margin.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/03/25/nyc-republicans-eye-new-asian-opportunity-council-district/

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