Quanda Francis
Quanda Francis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 10th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Francis also ran for election for New York Comptroller. She was disqualified from the Democratic primary scheduled on June 28, 2022.
Biography
Quanda Francis earned a bachelor's degree from New York University and a graduate degree from Long Island University. As of the 2021 election, she was a Ph.D. candidate at Long Island University. She has been affiliated with Ph.D. Project, the American Accounting Association, the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and the Princeton Club of New York.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 10
Daniel Goldman defeated Benine Hamdan and Steve Speer in the general election for U.S. House New York District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Daniel Goldman (D) | 83.5 | 160,582 |
 | Benine Hamdan (R / Conservative Party)  | 15.1 | 29,058 | |
 | Steve Speer (Medical Freedom Party) | 0.8 | 1,447 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 1,260 | ||
| Total votes: 192,347 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mondaire Jones (Working Families Party)
- Matthew Goldstein (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 10
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 10 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Goldman | 25.9 | 18,505 |
 | Yuh-Line Niou | 23.6 | 16,826 | |
 | Mondaire Jones | 18.1 | 12,933 | |
 | Carlina Rivera | 16.5 | 11,810 | |
 | Jo Anne Simon | 6.1 | 4,389 | |
 | Elizabeth Holtzman | 4.4 | 3,140 | |
 | Jimmy Jiang Li | 1.6 | 1,170 | |
 | Yan Xiong | 1.0 | 742 | |
 | Maud Maron | 0.9 | 625 | |
 | Bill de Blasio (Unofficially withdrew) | 0.7 | 519 | |
 | Brian Robinson | 0.5 | 341 | |
| Peter Gleason | 0.2 | 162 | |
 | Quanda Francis | 0.2 | 129 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 100 | ||
| Total votes: 71,391 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Herron (D)
- Patrick Dooley (D)
- Ian Medina (D)
- David Yassky (D)
- Elizabeth Kim (D)
- Brad Hoylman (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Benine Hamdan advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 10.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Helen Qiu (R)
- Michael Ragusa (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Benine Hamdan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 10.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mondaire Jones advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 10.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Herron (Working Families Party)
See also: New York Comptroller election, 2022
General election
General election for New York Comptroller
Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli defeated Paul Rodriguez in the general election for New York Comptroller on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas P. DiNapoli (D / Working Families Party) | 57.3 | 3,305,112 |
 | Paul Rodriguez (R / Conservative Party) | 42.7 | 2,463,404 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 2,880 | ||
| Total votes: 5,771,396 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- William Schmidt (L)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York Comptroller.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Quanda Francis (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul Rodriguez advanced from the Republican primary for New York Comptroller.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Paul Rodriguez advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York Comptroller.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York Comptroller.
2021
See also: Mayoral election in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for Mayor of New York
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of New York on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eric Adams (D) | 67.0 | 753,801 |
 | Curtis Sliwa (R / Independent Party) | 27.8 | 312,385 | |
 | Catherine Rojas (Party for Socialism and Liberation) | 2.5 | 27,982 | |
 | William Pepitone (Conservative Party) | 1.1 | 12,575 | |
| Quanda Francis (Empowerment Party) | 0.3 | 3,792 | |
 | Stacey Prussman (L) | 0.3 | 3,189 | |
 | Raja Flores (Humanity United Party) | 0.2 | 2,387 | |
 | Fernando Mateo (Save Our City Party) | 0.2 | 1,870 | |
 | Skiboky Stora (Out Lawbreaker Party) | 0.0 | 264 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 7,013 | ||
| Total votes: 1,125,258 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Vitaly Filipchenko (Independent)
- Deborah Axt (Working Families Party)
- Christopher Krietchman (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Eric Adams in round 8 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 942,031 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Loree Sutton (D)
- Carlos Menchaca (D)
- Barbara Kavovit (D)
- Edward Cullen (D)
- Max Rose (D)
- Zachary Iscol (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Curtis Sliwa in round 1 .
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Total votes: 60,051 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sara Tirschwell (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. William Pepitone advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Mayor of New York.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Deborah Axt advanced from the Working Families Party primary for Mayor of New York.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Quanda Francis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Francis' campaign website stated the following:
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Quanda S. Francis is a visionary leader who believes America is going in the wrong direction. She believes it is important to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, revolutionize K-12 education, reduce poverty, fund NYCHA, codifying abortion rights into federal law and invest heavily in community and workforce development.
My top legislative priority is K-12 and higher education. How do we prepare students to assume the challenges in a depressed economy? What should be the de-facto competencies (beyond standardized tests) students should possess that will ease their transition from high school to college?” It is important to reexamine the framework outlined in the “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which was signed into law in December of 2015. We need to set our students up for success and get serious about ensuring the United States has a first-class K-12 21st education system. I have discussed incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into the K-12 education system to identify student learning styles in an effort to improve student academic outcomes. I will also push to develop a nationwide Systemic Special Education Improvement Plan which will enhance key procedural safeguards in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Communities where we do not invest will create populations that reflect the neglect they were shown. As your next representative of Congress, Quanda will fight for investments to dramatically expand proven public health and community solutions to keep our communities safe; fund repairs in NYCHA and address those climate change issues that adversely affect our district.
We will train and employ New Yorkers who are willing, able and ready to work and have meaningful measures to access their willingness, ability and readiness.
Revolutionizing NYC’s antiquated Education System will unlock the vast potential of our population to invent, innovate and excel.
Utilizing the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence or “Machine Learning”) will allow untapped talent and abilities to be able to be found, fed and nurtured.
PEPs (Personalized Education Plans) offer a measurable and scalable approach to improving educational outcomes for all NYC students.
Identifying our children’s skills and aptitudes early allows us to provide them with the resources they need to nurture those abilities. [2] |
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| —Quanda Francis[3] | ||
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Quanda Francis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Quanda Francis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Francis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Quanda Francis, and I am running for New York City mayor. Not because of my desire to ascend to the mayoralty because its part of my political trajectory. Not because I have wealthy patrons on Wall Street and in finance who support me under the pretense of quid pro quo. Not because I am a former candidate seeking to run for another high-profile office without even knowing the city. And not because there’s never been a woman as mayor of this great city of ours.
I am running because New York City is suffering from a leadership deficit, and it is time to have someone in City Hall who has the capability, competence, and integrity. I am an entrepreneur, accountant, data scientist, consultant, community organizer, youth advocate, Ph.D. candidate, wife, and mother of three wonderful children. That would suggest that I know a thing or two about time management.
I am a born and bred New Yorker who can deliver. How do I deliver? Simple. I hire the best people, provide them with the necessary resources, give guidance, and get out the way—unless I’m needed. That’s it. No ego. No funny business. Just good old-fashioned leadership and management. I listen. I analyze. I plan. And then I act.
- PRE-K-12 EDUCATION (EDUCATION & RESEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEMS)Our digital revolution will aim to implement modern digital technology more efficiently and effectively in learning, teaching, research and to improve the digital skills of the entire nation. For example, it will ensure that every student receives the necessary knowledge and skills to access modern digital infrastructure for future use
- REDUCE CRIME- I have a new vision for public safety. During my tenure as a NYPD Crime Analyst, I noticed several key redundancies and outdated processes that reduced the effectiveness of the NYPD’s overall organizational operational apparatuses and investigative capabilities. Information and organization are our greatest tools to ensure we keep all New York City residents safe from harm, especially given the recent increases in Anti-Asian hate crimes and the explosive increase in gun violence. With more accurate identification and actual communication between agencies, we can protect a lot more… with a lot less. I intend to Improve efficiencies in high frequency workflow tasks, deploy needed technology in areas previously impossible, solve
- E-GOVERNANCE & DIGITALIZATION New York City can become the pioneer and convert public services into flexible e-solutions for our residents. The implementation of a NYC-Government Cloud solution can provide an excellent foundation for public e-services and solutions, which can make New York City the most digital city in the world.
Crisis tests leadership and Adversity tests character. Unfortunately, many of those in leadership positions failed to be visionaries, competent decision-makers, and strategic planners. The fate of our city rests not only in the will of the people but in the competency and integrity of our leaders, especially our elected officials.
My platform is dedicated to our youth, many who are foreigners in their own city. I’ll repeat it. Many of our young people are foreigners in their own city. Their travel is limited to a three to four-mile radius. How can they give their best to a City they don’t even know?
How can their potential be reached if they are not exposed? How can their potential be reached if they are not given access? How can their potential be reached if they’re not heard—if they’re ignored—if they’re disregarded? You tell me how.
Education is important, and we have a plan. So is employment, and we have a plan. But so is our young people’s safety. So is their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Therefore, nurturance and guidance from elected officials and government; from businesses and agencies; from community-based organizations; and from our educational apparatuses are all duty-bound as a collective to ensure that our young people become intelligent, emotionally-balanced, and productive members of our city.
I am the first African American woman in history to gain access to the ballot in a general election as a New York City Mayoral candidate. Regardless of what happens in the democratic primary, I, as an Independent gained access to the ballot in the general election first. #tellyourstory #inspire #representationmatters #leadershipmatters #newyorkcity
Last March, we were tested as a nation and as a city like never before. Our healthcare system, retailers, transportation operation, financial sector, education apparatus, sports & recreation centers and tourism and etc., all felt the full brunt of an unrelenting and unforgiving pandemic. Unfortunately, there was a certain degree of governmental ineptitude which compounded the problem. Many lives were lost unnecessarily due to bureaucracy, in-fighting, egomania, and incompetence. As New Yorkers, we deserve better. In times of crisis, the government will be exposed. However, exposure is not the issue. If the government is running effectively, exposure does not cast a negative light on those who run the municipality. In fact, exposure is a friend. Conversely, when the government is failing and there is a seeming incapacity to mitigate mayhem and disarm dysfunction, exposure becomes a foe. To get New Yorkers back to work, it is important to ensure that every city agency is run by professionals that are capable, compassionate, and competent. I will appoint diverse new leadership to run key New York City agencies and all of my appointments would be based on the talent of the individual relative to other prospects. In short, “the best person for the job” is my mantra.
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Campaign website
Francis' campaign website stated the following:
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I am running as an Independent and I envision a ‘New’ New York City. A New York that works for all every resident, regardless of their zip code. A New York that educates ALL children and young adults comprehensively. A New York that prioritizes educating students with disabilities comprehensively. A New York that prioritizes equity in education and improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities. A New York addresses employment and gender discrimination within city government and ensures that hiring and promotional practices are fair and transparent. A New York that ensures equal access to employment opportunities for ALL New York City residents. A New York that prioritizes digitalization and invests in building an efficient, secure and transparent ecosystem in which a minimum of 75% of the city’s government services can be offered online. A New York that values and listens to the concerns of its youth and invests in entrepreneurship training programs that can inclusively train them to become business owners that can contribute to a robust NYC economy. A New York that commits to rebuilding its infrastructure. A New York that prioritizes sustainability and reducing waste. A New York that addresses healthcare disparities. A New York that makes housing affordable. A New York that ensures equal access to employment opportunities for ALL New York City residents. A New York that will prioritize improving the quality of life of all New York City residents. A New York that cherishes and cares for its seniors. A New York that protects ALL residents of NYC from harm. A New York that supports small businesses, so they thrive, not just survive.[2] |
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| —Quanda Francis for Mayor NYC[4] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 10, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Quanda Francis' campaign website, “Home,” accessed July 13, 2022
- ↑ Quanda Francis for Mayor NYC, "Policy," accessed June 11, 2021
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