{"id":11919,"date":"2026-04-22T14:45:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/nikki-lucas-endorses-brooklyns-future-assemblywoman-throws-support-behind-judicial-candidates\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:50:10","slug":"nikki-lucas-endorses-brooklyns-future-assemblywoman-throws-support-behind-judicial-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/nikki-lucas-endorses-brooklyns-future-assemblywoman-throws-support-behind-judicial-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn\u2019s Judicial Races Hit a Key Milestone: Nikki Lucas\u2019 Slate Ready for Ballot Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the dust settles on petitioning for the 2026 New York City Primary Elections, Brooklyn finds itself at a turning point in its judicial races. Signature collection wrapped up citywide, so now the real suspense is around which candidates will pass the Board of Elections\u2019 test and officially make it onto the ballot.<\/p>\n<p>All eyes are on a set of candidates backed by Assemblywoman <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nikki Lucas<\/span><\/span>. According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/news\/nikki-lucas-endorses-5-brooklyn-judicial-candidates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official press release<\/a>, her team hustled to collect nearly 6,000 signatures\u2014a show of early strength and community support.<\/p>\n<p>Lucas, who also holds the role of Female District Leader in the 60th Assembly District, teamed up with Male District Leader <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Michael Rosendary<\/span><\/span> to drum up support and increase voter engagement during the intense petitioning weeks. Their combined effort signals a deliberate move to bolster their slate before what\u2019s expected to be a lively primary.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It took a lot of work to organize and reach out, but we\u2019re proud of the slate we\u2019ve built,&#8221; Lucas said. &#8220;I\u2019m honored to endorse each of our candidates, and I truly value the enthusiasm we\u2019re seeing from Brooklyn residents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rosendary shared this sentiment, highlighting the team\u2019s unity. &#8220;Assemblywoman Lucas led the way, and everyone stepped up during petitioning. Our endorsements point to our shared commitment to justice and service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Who\u2019s On The Lucas Slate?<\/h2>\n<p>The team Lucas is championing includes one district-level candidate and four aiming for county-wide positions in Kings County Civil Court\u2014all seasoned legal pros familiar with Brooklyn\u2019s courts.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the 4th Municipal District, <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Anthony W. Vaughn Jr.<\/span><\/span><\/strong> brings over 20 years in law and recently served as President of the Brooklyn Bar Association.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5979\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5979\" class=\"wp-image-5979 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Anthony-Vaughn-at-Weeksville-in-Crown-Heights-e1776881811776.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"584\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthony Vaughn at Weeksville in Crown Heights &#8211; photo by Phaats Photos \/ Roger Archer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Assemblywoman Lucas\u2019 endorsement means a lot\u2014I\u2019m energized to keep pushing for fairness in Brooklyn\u2019s courts,&#8221; Vaughn said.<\/p>\n<p>On the borough-wide side, <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Danielle A. Noel<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>is focusing her campaign on her years in local courts and a promise of equity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5983\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5983\" class=\"wp-image-5983\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Danielle-Noel-photo-by-Nick-Rich-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"595\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Noel photo by Nick Rich<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m thankful for Nikki Lucas\u2019 trust\u2014I want everyone in Brooklyn to feel seen and heard in our courts,&#8221; Noel said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Celeste E. Felix<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, now working in Kings County Supreme Court, brings expertise in complicated civil cases to the ticket.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5980\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5980\" class=\"wp-image-5980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Celeste-Felix-by-Celeste-Felix-for-Civil-Court-Judge-e1776881956708.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"595\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celeste Felix &#8211; photo provided by Celeste Felix for Civil Court Judge &#8211; Campaign<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Felix said, &#8220;Lucas\u2019 endorsement motivates me to keep striving for thoughtful, experienced decisions from the bench,&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another on the borough-wide roster is <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Christine G. Ortiz<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, who\u2019s spent more than a decade supporting trials and legal decisions in New York courts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5981\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5981\" class=\"wp-image-5981 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Christine-Ortiz-photo-Credit-Phaats-Photos-Roger-Archer-e1776882062163.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"534\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christine Ortiz photo credit Phaats Photos Roger Archer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m grateful for Lucas\u2019 faith in me. My career has been about public service, and I\u2019m ready to bring that to the Civil Court,&#8221; Ortiz said.<\/p>\n<p>The final name on the slate is <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Linda Lo Cascio<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, whose almost three-decade career spans both private and public legal roles.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5982\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5982\" class=\"wp-image-5982 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Linda-Lo-Cascio-by-Linda-Lo-Cascio-for-Judge-e1776882146787.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"595\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Linda Lo Cascio photo provided by Linda Lo Cascio Candidate for Brooklyn Civil Court Judge<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lo Cascio said, &#8220;It\u2019s a privilege to have Nikki Lucas\u2019 backing. My aim is to serve with integrity and experience,&#8221; .<\/p>\n<h2>Next Steps for Brooklyn\u2019s Election Season<\/h2>\n<p>With petitions done, the next hurdle is ballot certification. Candidates without opposition will snag the Democratic nomination for November, while others will battle it out in the June 23, 2026 primary (early voting runs June 13\u201321).<\/p>\n<p>Lucas\u2019 team is moving into the next phase energized, with strong grassroots support and an emphasis on justice, service, and experience\u2014themes that are sure to define the upcoming Brooklyn judicial races.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the dust settles on petitioning for the 2026 New York City Primary Elections, Brooklyn finds itself at a turning point in its judicial races. Signature collection wrapped up citywide, so now the real suspense is around which candidates will pass the Board of Elections\u2019 test and officially make it onto the ballot. 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