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NYC Election Lawyer Faces Petition Challenges in Judicial Bid

Mymoena Davids by Mymoena Davids
April 19, 2024
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NYC Election Lawyer Faces Petition Challenges in Judicial Bid
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Controversy arose in New York City on Tuesday, April 16th as Hemalee Patel, a top lawyer for the NYC Board of Elections, announced her candidacy for a judgeship in Brooklyn’s civil court. However, her campaign immediately faced challenges as her nomination petitions were called into question. This legal drama unfolds as Patel aims to become one of the few South Asian judges in Brooklyn.

Patel, who has a significant background in election law and has served the Board of Elections for several years, took a leave of absence to pursue her new role in the judiciary. She is still receiving payroll checks as a lawyer for the Board of Elections due to taking her paid time off (PTO) to pursue the civil court judge position. However, the legitimacy of her candidacy was soon challenged when objections were filed against her petition signatures, casting a shadow over her campaign.

Critics argue that the petitions may contain discrepancies that could disqualify Patel from the race. The situation has attracted considerable attention, considering Patel’s prominent role in managing New York City’s complex electoral processes. Her transition from overseeing elections to potentially adjudicating in a judicial capacity marks a significant career pivot, one that she notably tried to accomplish in 2017  when she ran for judge in an attempt to be the first judge of South Asian in Brooklyn.

The controversy highlights broader issues of electoral integrity and the rigorous scrutiny candidates face when transitioning from administrative roles to elected positions. It also raises questions about the barriers that minority candidates may encounter in their pursuit of higher office, especially in roles traditionally lacking diversity.

As the Board of Elections and judicial review committees scrutinize the validity of Patel’s petitions, the legal community and voters are keenly observing the outcomes. The resolution of this dispute will not only affect Patel’s judicial aspirations but also potentially set precedents for how election law experts transition into other areas of public service.

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