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The Race ...
City Council
District 48
Madison, Manhattan Beach, Midwood and Sheepshead Bay
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General Election Results
Michael Nelson
Primary Results
No Primary
The Incumbent:
Michael Nelson
General Election Challenger(s):
Oleg Gutnik
Michael Roth
Primary Election Challenger(s):
- Oleg Gutnik has not filed
- Michael Nelson
- Michael Roth
Feature Articles ...
The Incumbent:
Michael Nelson | Dem |
Michael Nelson was elected to the Council in February 1999. He worked as former chief-of-staff for State Senator Carl Kruger. He also worked as director of community relations for Congressman (now U.S. Senator) Charles Schumer. Nelson has also been an outreach coordinator and addiction counselor at Coney Island Hospital and a special education teacher.
Challenger(s):
Oleg Gutnik | Rep | Con |
Oleg Gutnik is a gynecologist with a private practice in Brooklyn, emigrated to the U.S. from Kazakhstan, a former Russian Republic. He is a member of the board of the Brooklyn Public Library. He also served on his local Community Board.
Michael Roth | IND |
Michael Roth is a screener for the Transportation Safety Administration. He is president of the South of Brooklyn Association and a member of the Kings County Republican Committee.
Campaign Trail ...
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Full District 48 Campaign Trail Archive
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