Chaim Deutsch
Chaim M. Deutsch (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York City Council, representing District 48. He assumed office in 2014. He left office on April 27, 2021.
Deutsch (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2020.
Deutsch was expelled from office on April 27, 2021, after he pleaded guilty to federal charges of cheating on his taxes.[1]
Biography
Deutsch's professional experience includes work as the chief of operations for New York City Councilman Michael Nelson (D) and a constituent liaison for New York City Councilman Lloyd Henry (D). He has also served as the founder of the Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol, the first vice president and police liaison for the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush, and a member of the boards of directors of New York Community Hospital and the Chaim Meir/Leader Family Camp Fund.[2][3]
Elections
2020
See also: New York's 9th Congressional District election, 2020
New York's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)
New York's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 9
Incumbent Yvette D. Clarke defeated Constantine Jean-Pierre, Gary Popkin, and Joel Anabilah-Azumah in the general election for U.S. House New York District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Yvette D. Clarke (D / Working Families Party)  | 83.0 | 230,221 |
 | Constantine Jean-Pierre (R / Conservative Party) | 15.9 | 43,950 | |
 | Gary Popkin (L) | 0.6 | 1,644 | |
 | Joel Anabilah-Azumah (Serve America Movement Party) | 0.4 | 1,052 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 381 | ||
| Total votes: 277,248 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Judith Goldiner (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 9
Incumbent Yvette D. Clarke defeated Adem Bunkeddeko, Isiah James, Chaim M. Deutsch, and Lutchi Gayot in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 9 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yvette D. Clarke | 54.2 | 52,293 |
 | Adem Bunkeddeko | 24.7 | 23,819 | |
 | Isiah James | 10.4 | 10,010 | |
 | Chaim M. Deutsch | 9.7 | 9,383 | |
 | Lutchi Gayot | 0.9 | 843 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 142 | ||
| Total votes: 96,490 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Hiller (D)
- Alexander Hubbard (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Constantine Jean-Pierre advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 9.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Constantine Jean-Pierre advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 9.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Gary Popkin advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New York District 9.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Joel Anabilah-Azumah advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for U.S. House New York District 9.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Judith Goldiner advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 9.
2017
New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[4] Incumbent Chaim M. Deutsch (D) defeated Steven Saperstein (R) in the general election for the District 48 seat on the New York City Council.
| New York City Council, District 48 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Chaim M. Deutsch Incumbent |
61.48% | 10,461 | |
| Republican | Steven Saperstein | 38.25% | 6,509 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.27% | 46 | ||
| Total Votes | 17,016 | |||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "General Election - November 7, 2017," accessed January 2, 2018 | ||||
Incumbent Chaim M. Deutsch defeated Marat Filler in the Democratic primary for the District 48 seat on the New York City Council.[5]
| New York City Council, District 48 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Chaim M. Deutsch Incumbent |
80.84% | 3,759 |
| Marat Filler | 18.71% | 870 |
| Write-in votes | 0.45% | 21 |
| Total Votes | 4,650 | |
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Chaim M. Deutsch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Deutsch's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| " |
Enhancing our Families’ Health & Safety Protecting Our Community’s Seniors Ensuring a Better Education for Our Children Improving Our Quality of Life |
” |
| —Chaim Deutsch's campaign website, (2017)[7] | ||
Noteworthy events
Indictment on federal tax fraud charges (2021)
On April 22, 2021, Deutsch was charged and pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for tax fraud. Between 2013 and 2015, Deutsch evaded paying $82,076 in property taxes related to his real estate company, Chasa Management. Deutsch stated that he intended to stay in office, but was expelled from the New York City Council on April 27, 2021, in response to his crimes.[8][9]
Endorsements
2017
Deutsch received endorsements from the following in 2017:[10]
- Detectives Endowment Association
- Lieutenants Benevolent Association
- New York City Councilman Joe Borelli
- New York City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley
- New York City Councilman Barry Grodenchik
- New York City Councilman Rory Lancman
- New York City Councilman Paul Vallone
- Former New York City Councilman Michael Nelson
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New York Post, "NYC Council expels Chaim Deutsch following his tax fraud plea," April 27, 2021
- ↑ The New York City Council, "Chaim M. Deutsch," accessed September 8, 2017
- ↑ Re-Elect Chaim Deutsch - New York City Council, "Home," accessed September 8, 2017
- ↑ New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Re-Elect Chaim Deutsch - New York City Council, "Issues," accessed September 8, 2017
- ↑ United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, "New York City Council Member Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud," April 22, 2021
- ↑ New York Post, "NYC Council expels Chaim Deutsch following his tax fraud plea"
- ↑ Re-Elect Chaim Deutsch - New York City Council, "Endorsements," accessed September 8, 2017
