David Siffert
Coverage of David Siffert in the Nexus archive.
- New York State Assembly candidates set to make non-binary history
David Siffert and Illapa Sairitupac, non-binary candidates in New York State Assembly races, won Democratic primary contests in the 66th and 65th Assembly Districts, potentially making them the state's first out non-binary lawmakers. Siffert narrowly won by 15 votes, while Sairitupac secured victory in their primary, both aiming to represent Lower Manhattan districts and advance LGBTQ rights.
- Victories declared after recount fights in Manhattan and Queens Assembly races
Two Assembly candidates declared victory after manual recounts in Manhattan and Queens races. David Siffert led by 15 votes in Manhattan’s 66th District, and Patrick Martinez in Queens’ 30th. Jeannine Kiely conceded after a recount, and Siffert would be the first openly nonbinary person elected to New York state government.