Carlos Menchaca made history on primary night by becoming the first Mexican-American elected to New York City public office, as well as being the first openly gay public official in Brooklyn. Menchaca defeated three-term incumbent Sara Gonzalez in District 38.
Pamela Granda
FIRST THINGS: Carlos Menchaca became the first Mexican-American elected to office in New York City, and Brooklyn's first openly gay elected official.
