Brooklyn Democrats Under Fire for Promoting Deceased Candidate on Ballot
Brooklyn Dems push dead man on ballot
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In a controversial move, Brooklyn Democratic leaders have included the name of Robert Gevertzman, a deceased community leader, on the ballot as a candidate for the Kings County Democratic Committee. This has raised ethical concerns, especially as it coincides with efforts to help House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries secure his position in a GOP-leaning district. Critics accuse party officials of misleading voters.
- 01Robert Gevertzman, who died in March 2025, is listed as a candidate for the Kings County Democratic Committee despite being deceased.
- 02The Democratic Party's actions are being criticized for ethical misconduct, including misleading voters about party affiliations.
- 03Hakeem Jeffries' campaign reportedly benefited from Gevertzman's popularity in conservative areas, potentially aiding his signature collection.
- 04A video surfaced showing a one-armed man making false claims about candidates' party affiliations while gathering signatures.
- 05Democratic leaders, including Joey Cohen-Saban and Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, are implicated in these alleged deceptive practices.
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In a shocking development, Brooklyn Democratic leaders have included deceased community leader Robert Gevertzman on the ballot for the Kings County Democratic Committee. Gevertzman, who passed away in March 2025, was listed as a candidate while the party sought signatures to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Critics, including Republican Assemblyman Michael Novakhov, have condemned the move as unethical and misleading, arguing it undermines voter trust and disrespects Gevertzman's legacy. The controversy deepened with reports of a one-armed man falsely claiming that Democratic candidates were not affiliated with the party while collecting signatures for a third-party line. This incident has raised questions about the integrity of the signature-gathering process and the tactics employed by local Democratic leaders, including Joey Cohen-Saban and Brooklyn Democratic Party Chairperson Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. While Cohen-Saban has labeled the inclusion of Gevertzman's name as a clerical error, the situation has sparked outrage among voters and political opponents, who demand accountability from the Democratic Party in Brooklyn.
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The actions of the Brooklyn Democratic Party could erode voter trust and raise questions about the integrity of the electoral process in the community.
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