Maud Maron, a former Democrat expelled over her defund the police stance, is running to unseat Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a bid to challenge the DA’s progressive policies. Her campaign has drawn attention as it highlights the internal divisions within the Democratic Party over policing and criminal justice reform.
Maron’s expulsion from the party underscores the deepening ideological rifts within the Democratic establishment. She is positioning herself as a reformer who advocates for community-based solutions to crime, contrasting her approach with Bragg’s focus on institutional changes within the criminal justice system. The upcoming election is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over police reform and public safety in New York City.