{"id":1211,"date":"2025-06-13T19:04:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T23:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/clintonhill\/brooklyn-borough-president-race-heats-up-uft-endorses-edwards\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T19:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T23:04:10","slug":"brooklyn-borough-president-race-heats-up-uft-endorses-edwards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/clintonhill\/brooklyn-borough-president-race-heats-up-uft-endorses-edwards\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Borough President Race Heats Up: UFT Endorses Edwards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a major development in the Brooklyn Borough President race, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has officially endorsed Khari Edwards. The UFT, representing nearly 200,000 members, announced their support this week, giving Edwards a significant advantage as early voting commences. Early Voting runs from Saturday, June\u202f14 to Sunday, June\u202f22, with Primary Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, June\u202f24, when polls will be open from 6\u202fa.m. to 9\u202fp.m.<\/p>\n<p>This endorsement is a testament to Edwards&#8217; dedication to improving Brooklyn&#8217;s education system and supporting the borough&#8217;s teachers. The UFT joins District Council 37 (DC\u202f37)\u2014the city\u2019s largest municipal workers union in backing Edwards\u2019 campaign, signaling a strong united labor front. Edwards has made education a cornerstone of his campaign, promising to invest in schools, support educators, and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m honored to have the support of the United Federation of Teachers in the race for Brooklyn Borough President,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cAs borough president, my mission will be to invest in our schools, support our educators, and ensure that every student, no matter their zip code, has access to a high\u2011quality, equitable education in a thriving learning environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The UFT&#8217;s endorsement signals that educators believe Edwards is the best candidate to champion their interests and advocate for the needs of Brooklyn&#8217;s students. With early voting underway, this endorsement is a critical boost for Edwards. Make sure you <a href='findmypollsite.vote.nyc'>find your polling site<\/a> to cast your vote and support the future of Brooklyn&#8217;s education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major development in the Brooklyn Borough President race, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has officially endorsed Khari Edwards. The UFT, representing nearly 200,000 members, announced their support this week, giving Edwards a significant advantage as early voting commences. 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