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Shekar Krishnan wins democratic primary in Queens' district 25
Krishnan secured the re-election vowing to expand green space and protect immigrants.
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Pranavi Sharma - Wed, 25, Jun 2025
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Shekar Krishnan. / X
Council Member Shekar Krishnan, an Indian-origin civil rights lawyer and incumbent, won re-election on June 24 in New York City’s Democratic primary for Council District 25, defeating challenger Ricardo J. Pacheco with a clear lead.
With 92.55 percent of scanners reporting, Krishnan secured 8,971 votes, or 67.21 percent, compared to Pacheco’s 4,279 votes, or 32.06 percent, according to unofficial results released by the New York City Board of Elections. Only 97 write-in votes were recorded. The margin is wide enough to avoid triggering any additional rounds under the city’s ranked-choice voting system.
District 25, which covers Jackson Heights and Elmhurst in western Queens, is strongly Democratic. Krishnan’s primary win places him in a favorable position heading into the general election in November.
I’m honored to win re-election! From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of you who voted. pic.twitter.com/9phfdv8JlV
— Shekar Krishnan (@voteshekar) June 25, 2025
In a statement following his win, Krishnan said, “I'm honored to win re-election! From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of you who voted.”
He added, “Our victory tonight is a mandate to continue working for our district and delivering real results, increasing green space, protecting immigrant rights, and making our community more affordable. Over the next four years, we will continue to do what my office has done best: serve our community, listen to our neighbors, and fight for New Yorkers at City Hall.”
Krishnan was first elected in 2021, becoming the first Indian-American to serve on New York’s City Council. Before entering politics, he co-founded Communities Resist, a legal services nonprofit focused on housing and racial justice. He currently chairs the Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee and played a key role in passing the largest parks budget in the city’s history.
His re-election campaign focused on expanding green space, improving public housing, and defending immigrant rights. He also campaigned for ending solitary confinement on Rikers Island, supporting New York’s taxi workers, and broadening access to language services across city agencies.
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