Primaries are a cornerstone of our democracy, empowering voters to directly choose candidates who best represent their values and interests — especially in light of the Nassau County Democratic Party’s recent underperformance. It’s time to remind the party that democracy thrives when “we the people” make the decisions. To defeat Jack Martins in November, we need a strong candidate, and that candidate is Brad Schwartz.
I have known Brad Schwartz his entire life, and I can confidently say he is the best choice for New York State Senate District 7. Born and raised on the North Shore, Brad has a deep understanding of our community’s needs and is committed to serving all residents. Brad’s dedication is evident through his role as the founding chair of the Sid Jacobson JCC’s Community Needs Bank. His efforts to combat food insecurity demonstrate his unwavering commitment to improving lives.
Unlike typical party politicians, Brad uses politics as a tool for meaningful change, not division. With postgraduate degrees in policy from Johns Hopkins University, Brad is exceptionally knowledgeable and qualified to serve our district.
Recently there was a debate held by the League of Woman Voters where we had a chance to see the candidates one-on-one addressing questions posed by the audience.  I have been to a few debates in person and seen scores on TV – I have never seen one where a candidate brought a loose-leaf filled with prepared talking points.  Kim Keiserman seems like a wonderful person, but the debate was a sure indication to me that to win against Jack Martins, you need more then endorsements, you need someone who understands our community and is able to think on their feet.
If the Democrats are to win this seat in November, Brad Schwartz is the clear choice. By all accounts this will be a tight race and the fact that Brad has a third party endorsement, will guarantee thousands of additional votes on the ballot. If you want to flip this seat, please vote for Brad Schwart on June 25th.
Jay Beber
Flower Hill
