Gentile, Donovan hit campaign trail in special congressional election race
The special election for the Southwest Brooklyn-Staten Island congressional seat kicked into high gear this week, with Republican Daniel Donovan touting key endorsements from law enforcement unions and Democrat Vincent Gentile announcing the official start of his campaign.
Gentile, a Brooklyn councilmember representing Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and parts of Bensonhurst, will hold a campaign kickoff rally on Saturday, March 14 at his Staten Island headquarters at 35 New Dorp Lane.
“I am thrilled to announce that I have received the Democratic nomination to run for the 11th congressional district representing Staten Island and Brooklyn. I am in this race because I believe we need a fresh start in Washington. We need to elect someone who will truly represent the interests of the people,” Gentile wrote in an email to donors.