The Democratic primary for district attorney in Queens, a race that drew nationwide attention, was thrown deep into uncertainty Wednesday after a count of roughly 6,000 paper ballots flipped the primary-night result.
She was a rank outsider challenging more experienced candidates in the primary race for Queens district attorney and did not have the backing of the borough’s powerful Democratic apparatus. That honor went to Melinda Katz, the Queens borough president.
All six candidates in Tuesday’s race had backed proposals to get rid of bail for low-level offenses, move away from prosecuting sex workers and form a conviction-integrity unit.
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