Queens Democratic Party nominates Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani in AD36

The Queens Democratic Party has formally nominated democratic socialist Diana Moreno as the party’s nominee in a special election sprint to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the 36th Assembly District next month.

Moreno, one of four candidates running to replace Mamdani in western Queens, will now appear on the Democratic Party line for the special election, which Gov. Kathy Hochul has set for Feb. 3.