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New York State Assembly candidates set to make non-binary history
David Siffert and Illapa Sairitupac, non-binary candidates in New York State Assembly races, won Democratic primary contests in the 66th and 65th Assembly Districts, potentially making them the state's first out non-binary lawmakers. Siffert narrowly won by 15 votes, while Sairitupac secured victory in their primary, both aiming to represent Lower Manhattan districts and advance LGBTQ rights.
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