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Jessica Ramos: “He [Hyrum Monserrate] tried to lead a coup when he was a…”

Featuring: Jessica Ramos, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 13

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Citizens Union Interview with Jessica Ramos - 2026 State Senate District 13 Election

Published | Video Starts at 13:59

You know, he's our neighborhood villain. He's our neighborhood villain. His name is Hiram Montserrat. He is one of my predecessors, two senators before me. He has all the greatest hits. He [Hyrum Monserrate] tried to lead a coup when he was a state senator before being expelled. He voted against marriage equality. And remember, we're the second largest LGBTQ community in the entire state of New York. And he also happened to do some jail time for using taxpayer dollars for electioneering. (13:59–14:14)

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