NY 29th Senate District Race Preview: Serrano Vs. Carmichael
The Race for the New York State Senate's 29th District
The race for the New York State Senate's 29th District is heating up, with incumbent Robert Jackson facing a challenge from community activist Cordell Cleare. The district includes parts of the Bronx and Westchester County and has been represented by Jackson since 2004.
Jackson is a Democrat who has served in the State Senate for over 15 years. He is the chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and a member of the Senate Committee on Finance. Jackson is known for his work on affordable housing, education, and healthcare.
Cleare is a Republican who has worked as a community activist for over 20 years. He is the founder of the Bronx Community Board 11 and has served on the board of directors of several other community organizations. Cleare is running on a platform of improving public safety, creating jobs, and increasing affordable housing.
The Issues
The candidates in the 29th Senate District race have different views on a number of issues, including:
- Affordable housing: Jackson supports increasing funding for affordable housing programs and expanding rent stabilization laws. Cleare supports tax breaks for developers who build affordable housing and reducing regulations on the construction of new housing.
- Education: Jackson supports increasing funding for public schools and expanding early childhood education programs. Cleare supports school choice and vouchers for private schools.
- Public safety: Jackson supports increasing funding for community policing and violence prevention programs. Cleare supports increasing the number of police officers and cracking down on crime.
The Polling
According to a recent poll, Jackson has a slight lead over Cleare in the race for the 29th Senate District. The poll, which was conducted by the Siena College Research Institute, found that Jackson has the support of 52% of likely voters, while Cleare has the support of 48%. The poll also found that Jackson is viewed more favorably by voters than Cleare, with 62% of voters having a favorable view of Jackson and 49% having a favorable view of Cleare.
The Prediction
The race for the 29th Senate District is expected to be close. However, Jackson's experience and incumbency advantage give him a slight edge in the race. Jackson is also likely to benefit from the strong support of the Democratic Party in the district.
Cleare is a strong challenger, and he will likely be able to make the race competitive. However, Jackson is the favorite to win the race and retain his seat in the State Senate.
