{"id":11132,"date":"2025-06-13T19:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T23:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/khari-edwards-gains-key-endorsement-from-uft-as-early-voting-starts\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T22:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T02:33:20","slug":"khari-edwards-gains-key-endorsement-from-uft-as-early-voting-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/khari-edwards-gains-key-endorsement-from-uft-as-early-voting-starts\/","title":{"rendered":"Khari Edwards Gains Key Endorsement from UFT as Early Voting Starts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Brooklyn Borough President race is heating up as early voting begins, and Khari Edwards has just received a significant boost with the endorsement of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). The UFT, representing nearly 200,000 members, officially announced their support for Edwards, solidifying his position as a leading candidate. 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>The UFT endorsement is particularly valuable as it demonstrates Edwards&#8217; strong appeal to educators and families who prioritize quality education. This follows the endorsement of District Council 37 (DC\u202f37)\u2014the city\u2019s largest municipal workers union in backing Edwards\u2019 campaign. Edwards has consistently emphasized his commitment to improving Brooklyn&#8217;s schools and ensuring equitable access to education for all students, regardless of their zip code.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement following the endorsement, Edwards reiterated his dedication to education: \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>This commitment aligns perfectly with the UFT&#8217;s goals of supporting teachers and advocating for better learning environments for students. The UFT endorsement could be a turning point in the race, particularly as voters head to the polls for early voting. With this momentum, Edwards is well-positioned to make a strong showing. <a href=\"https:\/\/findmypollsite.vote.nyc\">Find your polling site<\/a> and make your voice heard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Brooklyn Borough President race is heating up as early voting begins, and Khari Edwards has just received a significant boost with the endorsement of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). The UFT, representing nearly 200,000 members, officially announced their support for Edwards, solidifying his position as a leading candidate. 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