Queens transgender ‘socialist’ looks to unseat Albany Democrat Juan Ardila, accused of sex abuseBy Jesse O’Neill
July 11, 2023
A 24-year-old transgender democratic socialist announced
hisher bid to unseat a Queens assemblyman accused of sexual abuse and become Albany’s first non-binary lawmaker.
Émilia Decaudin, who is a member of New York’s Democratic Committee, said Tuesday
heshe would run against Assembly member Juan Ardila, who has resisted calls from party leaders to resign over accusations of sexual misconduct.
If Ardila finishes his term, Decaudin would not face off against him at the ballot box until next year’s primary election.
The self-described “socialist organizer” and “transgender rights advocate” said in a press release
heshe would work to make Assembly District 37 — which spans from Long Island City to Ridgewood — more “affordable” and “inclusive.”
“New York cannot be the sanctuary it claims to be if people can’t afford to live here,” Decaudin said.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/07/11/transgender-candidate-emilia-decaudin-hopes-to-unseat-assemblyman-juan-ardila-accused-of-sex-abuse/