Brad Hoylman-Sigal wins race for Manhattan borough president, making LGBTQ history
In front of a packed crowd of supporters at the Harlem Tavern on election night, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal declared victory and made history in the general election for Manhattan borough president, making him New York City’s first out borough president.
“Being the first LGBTQ borough president, I think, is important for representation so that young queer kids who are interested in public service know that the sky’s the limit,” Hoylman-Sigal told Gay City News at a jam-packed watch party in Central Harlem.
Hoylman-Sigal, a Democrat who has served in the State Senate since 2013, has represented the west side of Manhattan for over a decade, first in the 27th district and later in the redrawn 47th district. He has helped pass over 350 bills in Albany, according to his campaign website, including the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), the repeal of the ban on Walking While Trans, and the state’s ban on conversion therapy practiced on minors. He has also been a strong advocate for youth access to gender-affirming care.
By midnight, Hoylman-Sigal had received 80% of the 478,368 votes counted across Manhattan, according to unofficial election results. Standing next to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, he addressed his supporters.
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