District 45 Special Election Voter Guide: What You Need To Know

FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN — Flatbush residents will take to the polls Tuesday to elect their next City Council representative and Jumaane Williams' replacement.

The special election slated for May 14 will decide who will complete Williams term after the former District 45 councilman won his own special election in February and became the city's public advocate.

Tuesday's victor will serve the neighborhoods of Flatbush, Midwood, Flatlands and Canarsie until the the end of 2019 and, if he or she decides to run again, will face a primary in June and possibly another election in November for the upcoming term.

Here's everything you need to know about casting your ballot.

Where To Vote?

Flatbush residents can find their local poll site on the New York City Board of Elections' poll locator website.

When To Vote?

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Can I Vote?

Find out if you're registered to vote in District 45 on this New York State Board of Elections website.

Who's On The Ballot?

Click on the candidate's name to check out their campaign platforms.

• Farah N. Louis: Williams' former deputy chief has earned endorsements from 20 local politicians including Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte. She's running on a platform the prioritizes affordable housing, education funding and economic development.
• Monique Chandler-Waterman: Chandler-Waterman, a Flatbush teacher and community activist, is considered a top runner with a strong endorsement from Williams himself. Her campaign has focused on public safety, affordable housing and funding education.
• Jovia A. Radix: Radix is a local attorney campaigning, once again, on protecting affordable housing in Flatbush.
• Adina Sash: This social media icon is promising voters she will fight against a rising surge of anti-Semitism facing Brooklyn.
• Xamayla Rose: Rose became a community activist after her brother Christopher was killed in Flatbush in 2005. She's also prioritizing housing as the main issue facing Flatbush.
• L. Rickie Tulloch: The former treasurer and chair of the Land Use Committee of Community Board 17 is advocating for an increase in funding for homelessness prevention and rehousing programs.
• Anthony Alexis: According to the city's Campaign Finance Board voter guide, Alexis prioritizes creating a rental voucher, eliminating tax lein sales and bringing jobs into Flatbush.

• Victor Jordan: According to the city's Campaign Finance Board voter guide, Jordan has promised to protect residents from displacement, decrease home foreclosures and bring employment and housing resources into the community.