{"id":6485,"date":"2025-06-14T20:22:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T00:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyceducationnews\/?p=6485"},"modified":"2025-06-14T20:22:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T00:22:01","slug":"uft-endorses-khari-edwards-as-early-voting-begins-in-brooklyn-borough-president-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyceducationnews\/uft-endorses-khari-edwards-as-early-voting-begins-in-brooklyn-borough-president-race\/","title":{"rendered":"UFT Endorses Khari Edwards as Early Voting Begins in Brooklyn Borough President Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"578\">As early voting gets underway in New York City, Khari Edwards\u2019 campaign for Brooklyn Borough President has gained major traction with a key endorsement from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). Representing nearly 200,000 members, the influential union officially threw its support behind Edwards, reinforcing his position as a top contender in the race.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"767\">Early Voting runs from <strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"648\">Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 22<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"704\">Primary Election Day set for Tuesday, June 24<\/strong>. Polls will be open from <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"750\">6 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/strong> on Election Day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1105\">The UFT\u2019s backing is a significant win for Edwards, particularly among educators, parents, and voters who prioritize public education. The endorsement follows support from <strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"972\">District Council 37 (DC 37)<\/strong>\u2014the city\u2019s largest municipal workers union\u2014suggesting a growing consensus among organized labor around Edwards\u2019 vision for Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1470\">\u201cI\u2019m honored to have the support of the United Federation of Teachers in the race for Brooklyn Borough President,\u201d said Edwards. \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 data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1792\">The UFT&#8217;s endorsement underscores Edwards\u2019 long-standing commitment to improving education across the borough, a platform that has resonated with voters and stakeholders alike. With both UFT and DC 37 in his corner, Edwards heads into the final stretch of the race with strong institutional support and growing momentum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1897\">To find your polling location and make a plan to vote, visit <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nycvotes.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1896\">nycvotes.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As early voting gets underway in New York City, Khari Edwards\u2019 campaign for Brooklyn Borough President has gained major traction with a key endorsement from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). Representing nearly 200,000 members, the influential union officially threw its support behind Edwards, reinforcing his position as a top contender in the race. 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