Sheikh On

Public advocate candidate Helal Sheikh (center/glasses) shakes his attorney's hand as the Board of Elections announces that it put him on the ballot despite deficiencies in his petitions. Bd of Elections 1/29/19

Ike

Ify Ike as she argued her case at the Board of Elections, seeking to be placed on the ballot despite an acknowledgment that she filed a Certificate of Acceptance, accepting the nomination created by the petitions she submitted, 2 days late. Bd of Elections 1/29/19

Ike Decision

A stone faced Ify Ike as the Board of Elections rejected her argument and refused to put her on the Feb. 26th ballot due to a late-filed certificate of acceptance. Ike said immediately afterwards that she was undecided on whether to seek a court order placing her on the ballot. Bd of Elections 1/29/19

Candidate Support

As Ify Ike departed immediately after the Board of Elections refused to put her on the ballot, Council Member/public advocate candidate Rafael Espinal rose to give her a quick embrace and a soft "I'm sorry." Bd of Elections 1/29/19

Sheikh

Helal Sheikh. Bd of Elections 1/29/19

Mike Z

Erstwhile public advocate Mike Zumbluskas as he awaited a hearing on the sufficiency of his petitions. Bd of Elections 1/29/19

Zumbluskas Off

Mike Zumbluskas turns away from the lectern as the Board of Elections concluded its vote to keep him off the ballot. Queens County GOP Chair Joann Ariola had objected to his petitions, w/ John Haggerty (behind Zumbluskas) appearing on her behalf. Bd of Elections 1/29/19

Iwachiw

Public Advocate candidate Walter Iwachiw offers a document to the commissioners during the hearing on his petitions. The Board voted to exclude him from the special election ballot. Bd of Elections 1/29/19