Paperboy Prince

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Paperboy Prince

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last convention

August 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

The University of Maryland, College Park

Personal

Birthplace

District of Columbia

Paperboy Prince (Democratic Party) ran for election for President of the United States. Prince lost as a write-in in the Democratic convention on August 5, 2024.

Biography

Paperboy Prince was born in Washington D.C.. Prince earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. Prince studied computer science and broadcast journalism. Prince also studied abroad for two years at the Universidad de Alicante in Spain.

While in high school, Prince interned at the U.S. House and for the Supreme Court of the United States. Prince founded OurFoodNYC, a mutual aid food group that distributes free food across the five boroughs. As an artist, Prince has organized community events, shows, concerts, and hosted over a thousand performers. As a rapper, Prince has self-produced over 100 music videos and a 500-song album. Prince has lectured at Columbia University, Pratt University, and SVA. In 2021, Brooklyn Magazine named Prince to their 50 Most Fascinating People list.

Elections

2024

See also: Democratic presidential nomination, 2024

The Democratic Party selected Vice President Kamala Harris (D) as its nominee during a virtual roll call vote on August 2, 2024, ahead of the in-person 2024 Democratic National Convention, which took place from August 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.

2023

See also: City elections in New York, New York (2023)

General election

General election for New York City Council District 34

Incumbent Jennifer Gutiérrez defeated Marguerite Chandler in the general election for New York City Council District 34 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Gutiérrez (D / Working Families Party)	95.0	6,342
	Submit photo	Marguerite Chandler (Medical Freedom Party)	4.4	292
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	43

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Paperboy Prince (Social Democratic Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 34

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jennifer Gutiérrez in round 1 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Jennifer Gutiérrez	81.2	3,002	0	Advanced (1)
		Paperboy Prince	18.3	677	0	1
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.5	19	0

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,698
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Angel Santiago (D)

Working Families Party primary election

Working Families Primary for New York City Council District 34

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jennifer Gutiérrez in round 1 .

		Candidate
✔		Jennifer Gutiérrez

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Prince in this election.

2022

See also: New York's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 7

Incumbent Nydia Velazquez defeated Juan Pagan in the general election for U.S. House New York District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nydia Velazquez (D / Working Families Party)	80.6	119,473
		Juan Pagan (R / Conservative Party)	19.3	28,597
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	234

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 148,304
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 7

Incumbent Nydia Velazquez defeated Paperboy Prince in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 7 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nydia Velazquez	83.0	22,797
		Paperboy Prince	15.7	4,303
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	363

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,463
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Juan Pagan advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 7.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Juan Pagan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 7.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nydia Velazquez advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 7.

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.

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		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

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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

Select round: Round 8 Round 7 Round 6 Round 5 Round 4 Round 3 Round 2 Round 1

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Eric Adams in round 8 . The results of Round 8 are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	50.4	404,513	49,856	Advanced (8)
		Kathryn Garcia	49.6	397,316	130,384	8
		Maya Wiley	0.0	0	-254,728	8
		Andrew Yang	0.0	0	0	7
		Raymond McGuire	0.0	0	0	6
		Dianne Morales	0.0	0	0	6
		Scott Stringer	0.0	0	0	6
		Shaun Donovan	0.0	0	0	5
		Art Chang	0.0	0	0	4
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.0	0	0	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.0	0	0	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.0	0	0	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	40.5	354,657	37,565	Advanced (8)
		Kathryn Garcia	30.5	266,932	43,298	8
		Maya Wiley	29.1	254,728	15,554	8
		Andrew Yang	0.0	0	-135,686	7
		Raymond McGuire	0.0	0	0	6
		Dianne Morales	0.0	0	0	6
		Scott Stringer	0.0	0	0	6
		Shaun Donovan	0.0	0	0	5
		Art Chang	0.0	0	0	4
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.0	0	0	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.0	0	0	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.0	0	0	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	34.6	317,092	21,294	Advanced (8)
		Maya Wiley	26.1	239,174	30,066	8
		Kathryn Garcia	24.4	223,634	31,758	8
		Andrew Yang	14.8	135,686	14,089	7
		Scott Stringer	0.0	0	-56,723	6
		Dianne Morales	0.0	0	-30,933	6
		Raymond McGuire	0.0	0	-27,934	6
		Shaun Donovan	0.0	0	0	5
		Art Chang	0.0	0	0	4
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.0	0	0	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.0	0	0	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.0	0	0	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	31.7	295,798	3,992	Advanced (8)
		Maya Wiley	22.4	209,108	3,095	8
		Kathryn Garcia	20.5	191,876	5,145	8
		Andrew Yang	13.0	121,597	3,589	7
		Scott Stringer	6.1	56,723	3,124	6
		Dianne Morales	3.3	30,933	776	6
		Raymond McGuire	3.0	27,934	1,573	6
		Shaun Donovan	0.0	0	-24,042	5
		Art Chang	0.0	0	0	4
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.0	0	0	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.0	0	0	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.0	0	0	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	31.2	291,806	1,751	Advanced (8)
		Maya Wiley	22.0	206,013	4,495	8
		Kathryn Garcia	19.9	186,731	2,062	8
		Andrew Yang	12.6	118,008	2,506	7
		Scott Stringer	5.7	53,599	1,648	6
		Dianne Morales	3.2	30,157	3,512	6
		Raymond McGuire	2.8	26,361	943	6
		Shaun Donovan	2.6	24,042	728	5
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.0	0	-7,819	4
		Art Chang	0.0	0	-7,093	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.0	0	-4,060	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.0	0	-2,780	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	30.8	290,055	452	Advanced (8)
		Maya Wiley	21.4	201,518	325	8
		Kathryn Garcia	19.6	184,669	98	8
		Andrew Yang	12.3	115,502	201	7
		Scott Stringer	5.5	51,951	101	6
		Dianne Morales	2.8	26,645	111	6
		Raymond McGuire	2.7	25,418	146	6
		Shaun Donovan	2.5	23,314	125	5
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.8	7,819	61	4
		Art Chang	0.8	7,093	29	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.4	4,060	53	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.3	2,780	97	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.0	0	-2,254	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	30.8	289,603	200	Advanced (8)
		Maya Wiley	21.4	201,193	66	8
		Kathryn Garcia	19.6	184,571	108	8
		Andrew Yang	12.2	115,301	171	7
		Scott Stringer	5.5	51,850	72	6
		Dianne Morales	2.8	26,534	39	6
		Raymond McGuire	2.7	25,272	30	6
		Shaun Donovan	2.5	23,189	22	5
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.8	7,758	16	4
		Art Chang	0.8	7,064	16	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.4	4,007	43	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.3	2,683	21	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.2	2,254	12	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Eric Adams	30.7	289,403	0	Advanced (8)
		Maya Wiley	21.4	201,127	0	8
		Kathryn Garcia	19.6	184,463	0	8
		Andrew Yang	12.2	115,130	0	7
		Scott Stringer	5.5	51,778	0	6
		Dianne Morales	2.8	26,495	0	6
		Raymond McGuire	2.7	25,242	0	6
		Shaun Donovan	2.5	23,167	0	5
		Aaron Foldenauer	0.8	7,742	0	4
		Art Chang	0.7	7,048	0	4
		Paperboy Prince	0.4	3,964	0	4
		Joycelyn Taylor	0.3	2,662	0	4
		Isaac Wright Jr.	0.2	2,242	0	3
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.2	1,568	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 942,031 Total exhausted votes: 140,202
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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 .

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Curtis Sliwa	67.9	40,794	0	Advanced (1)
		Fernando Mateo	27.8	16,721	0	1
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	4.2	2,536	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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.

2020

See also: New York's 7th Congressional District election, 2020

New York's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 7

Incumbent Nydia Velazquez defeated Brian Kelly and Gilbert Midonnet in the general election for U.S. House New York District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nydia Velazquez (D / Working Families Party)	84.8	191,073
	Submit photo	Brian Kelly (R / Conservative Party)	14.4	32,520
	Submit photo	Gilbert Midonnet (L)	0.7	1,522
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	338

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 225,453
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Iro Omere (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 7

Incumbent Nydia Velazquez defeated Paperboy Prince in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 7 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nydia Velazquez	79.7	56,698
		Paperboy Prince	19.9	14,120
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	299

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,117
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Iro Omere (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Brian Kelly advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 7.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Avery Pereira (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Brian Kelly advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 7.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Gilbert Midonnet advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New York District 7.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nydia Velazquez advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 7.

Campaign themes

2023

Paperboy Prince completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Prince's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Paperboy Love Prince, a remarkable politician and artist, is a candidate that NYC voters have supported with over 80,000 votes due to their impressive background and commitment to serving the community. Their education in computer science, international relations, and government from University of Maryland: College Park reflects their thirst for knowledge and global perspective.

From interning at the House of Representatives to serving as a Supreme Court Marshal intern, Paperboy Love Prince's early experiences in politics laid a strong foundation for their future endeavors. As a prolific artist, they have organized numerous community events and mentored young individuals in both arts and politics, leaving a lasting impact on many lives.

Their political campaigns have garnered significant support, demonstrating their grassroots approach and resilience. Passionate about addressing societal inequalities, they founded OurFoodNYC and played a pivotal role in launching community fridges, ensuring access to essential resources. They also established TinyHouseNYC, providing free tiny homes for the unhoused.

Paperboy Love Prince's transformative efforts extend to the Paperboy Prince Love Gallery, a mutual aid hub and community space in Brooklyn. They have been recognized and awarded by prestigious publications and institutions, further solidifying their influence and impact.

Take a look at our website to get our full bio at Paperboy.nyc/about

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Economic Equality for All: Fight for living wages, affordable housing, and fair taxation. Champion worker's rights and support unions. Ensure access to quality healthcare, education, and social services.
• Transformative Climate Action: Implement a comprehensive Green New Deal, creating green jobs and investing in renewable energy. Prioritize sustainable transportation and expand public transit. Protect and preserve parks and green spaces.
• Housing for all is a human rights and healthcare issue

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Guaranteeing the right to housing

Develop a public service for the arts and culture
Putting digital technology at the service of the general interest
Reducing working hours and creating a society of chosen time
Launching major ecological projects that create jobs
Ensuring stable employment for everyone
Increase wages and reduce wage inequality in the company
Restore protective unemployment insurance
Establish the job guarantee
Putting an end to suffering at work
Recognize citizenship in the company and new rights for employees
Guaranteeing a dignified retirement
Planning the bifurcation and energy retrofit
Consume differently, a “zero waste” America
Putting an end to junk food
Socializing the fundamental commons
Prevent and fight against pollution and hazards
Making water a central issue for humanity
Breaking with animal abuse
Saving the ecosystem and biodiversity
Protecting the seas and oceans
Eradicate poverty
Building the autonomy of young people
Guaranteeing digital sovereignty
Investing in research and science
Freeing sports and bodies from money
Eradicate illiteracy and develop literacy
Making the public service of the early childhood
Rebuilding a global school for equality and emancipation
Qualify everyone
Refounding higher education
equality between women and men
Fight against racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination
Facing collectively the loss of individual autonomy

Removing barriers to the autonomy of people with disabilities

What is your favorite book? Why?

My book "Safeguarding America's Destiny" out now paperboy.nyc/books

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2022

Paperboy Prince did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Paperboy Prince did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Prince's campaign website stated the following:

“	Legislative Philosophy: Spread Love To Everyone What Does Paperboy Prince Support? Universal Basic Income ($1,000/month to every American) $1,000/month universal basic income for every American over 18. The Freedom Dividend is a $1,000 a month payment just for you that all Americans will receive from the government with no strings attached! The primary reason for implementing the freedom dividend is to serve as an efficient safety net in a time of economic uncertainty, and with the threat of mass unemployment in the near future due to automation. The freedom dividend will be pegged to inflation, with the annual monthly payments increasing alongside inflation. However, the dividend cannot deflate(go under $1,000 a month) if US prices drop due to a recession. The money you receive with the freedom dividend is 100% yours, and you can spend it on whatever you would like! We believe that individuals are best suited to determining their own needs and choices. The Freedom Dividend has an opt-out. If for whatever reason you would not like to receive the dividend, you do not have to accept it. You can also consider donating your monthly paycheck to charity to help those in need. The Freedom Dividend is not a “libertarian Trojan horse.” It will not disqualify you from receiving any existing welfare benefits, and if you prefer your current welfare benefits to the Freedom Dividend, you are not required to accept the paycheck. Medicare For All Expand Medicare to cover all Americans. Americans today live in a broken healthcare system. We spend twice as much money as most industrialized countries on the cost of healthcare, yet we receive poorer quality care than many. About 500,000 great Americans go bankrupt every year because they cannot afford their health insurance. We must improve the healthcare system so that it works for all Americans; including the hard-working residents of 7th District! Paperboy’s solution is pretty simple: to have the federal government pay for the costs of your healthcare, if you desire. Most other developed nations ensure that all their citizens have a right to receive the healthcare they need, and it is time that we do just that and fight for universal, affordable access to healthcare. Paperboy Care will allow you to keep your freedom of choice: If you like your private plan, and would prefer to stay on a private plan rather than be insured by the government, you can do so. If for whatever reason, you do not want to be insured whatsoever, we believe that you have the right to remain uninsured. But you can opt-in to Paperboy Care at any time for no cost out of your wallet. Democracy Dollars Paperboy Prince is calling for a $500 stipend paid from the federal and state governments that can only be used for citizens to donate to political campaigns. Giving the people $ will create a balancing factor against the money currently in the system, much of which comes from big corporations and billionaires. The stipend can also be used for people who want to run for office to help fund their own campaigns. There are many financial barriers for poorer and underrepresented people who want to run for office themselves, and lack the financial means to do so. Democracy Dollars will give people a starting contribution, and can help others fund these campaigns as well. At the local level, “Democracy Vouchers” which are the same thing as Democracy Dollars have proven to work. Seattle is one example. Democracy Dollars is just one of a number of important reforms Paperboy will fight for in order to help increase people’s participation in government, and give “ordinary” people the tools to run for office and make our country more Democratic. Spread Love to Everyone We need to make spreading love a focus of our priorities at all levels of our society, from the government on down. In accordance with our mission to spread love and strengthening our ties as a community, we will work to establish national community centers in every congressional district in America. Our community centers will allow people of all backgrounds to come together and hang out, play sports, video-games, and other activities; make new friends, and unite as Americans. Our community centers will also act as centers for big, new entrepreneurial ideas to take shape. They can potentially serve as centers for local businesses and/or town fairs, concerts, and showcases. Outside of policy, we encourage Americans to have more parties, celebrations, and spread the love!!	”
—Paperboy Prince

2020

Paperboy Prince completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Prince's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an artist, rapper, and an activist. I feel that I understand and love the people of this district. I have spent my time on the ground with the people here, in the streets talking to those who are forgotten by traditional politicians, online encouraging my neighbors to take their grievances to their elected officials, and being a daily example of light and leadership in the community.

Martin Luther King Jr said “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.”

Our current representation has been focused on staying in power and putting traditional economic gains of corporations over the love and passion for the people. I think power is important, but without love at the forefront we are doing a disservice to this district that will have to be undone by generations to come. I’m the only candidate to stand on a platform of love and have a track record to back that up. Im energized and so is my base, we are excited to bring new fresh ideas and ideology to this district instead of the same old song that hasn’t gotten us far at all. It is time for a new generation of Americans to bring fresh ideas to the table, get the people involved, and make the change that we want to see in the country. There is no time to wait. It's Our Time!!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Universal Basic Income + Universal Healthcare
• Spreading Love
• Getting People Engaged

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Using our platform and voice to help change the narrative about what we can do together to help push this country forward. For me politically, I'm not left not right but “Up” we want to ascend above this petty bickering that has been american politics in my lifetime. We have so many bigger issues to focus on and we need candidates who have the communication skills of the 21st century to actually get their point across. My ability to use social media, music, live events and performance to help our issues reach the masses is unparalleled. It is because the demcratic party lacks those who know how to use the power of their platform that they have such a hard time rallying up new voters in different districts and gaining support for their policies. When I’m in office ill use my voice to get the message out their about our policies and ideas and then rally interest among those who have been disenfranchised calling them to put pressure on their representatives whether they are democratc or republican.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Little Engine That Could

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Batman

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Spreading Love, by Paperboy Prince

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The US house of representatives is supposed to be the most directly representative body of government. It is even in the name- House of REPRESENTATIVES. I feel that the House is currently doing a horrible job at actually being a representative body- rather than represent the people they are supposed to serve, they represent the interests of their political party, or maybe their donors and corporations. The people in my district are clearly not very involved in politics- and this can be demonstrated by our terrible voter turnout. We must engage people in the political process, and make sure that our decisions are more reflective of their needs and wants.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think that it is a good quality for representatives to have experience of some sort in politics, but it is far from the end all be all of what makes a good representative. I also feel that the only experience that matters is successful experience, and that "political experience" is often used as a red herring to keep the establishment, career politicians in place. In my district, our representative, Nydia Velazquez, has been in office since the year I was born, and this is the case for many politicians in many districts across the country. Many of these politicians are disconnected from the needs of the people of their district and the problems of the 21st century, and we need a new wave of engaged representatives to challenge them in elections, and be more representative of their district.

I also have personal experience as an intern for a Congressman in Maryland. I got to see much of the legislature as well asa the Supreme Court, and how the process works. I plan on improving the process, not destroying it.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

In the next 10 years technology and automation will redefine our workforce and every fabric of our economy and community. We need elected officials that not only understand how to use and regulate this tech but also have the vision to create innovative solutions to the problems of the future. As a web developer and digital strategist I can help ensure that we are able to best take advantage of the new technology and make sure that it serves the people rather than merely the corporations and big banks.

Changing the fundamentals of the economy so that it serves the people is the broader point that I want to touch on. I do not have hate for the big corporations or the big banks, I only want to spread love. But these companies are currently incentivized to make decisions to maximize profits, which can sometimes come at the expense of working, poor, and middle class Americans. I want to shift the focus away from maximizing profits, and towards how we can help people thrive. I do not want to stop businesses from making profits, or operating in a free market. But I want to make sure that we can change the incentives so that they can help tackle some of these huge societal problems, whether it is automation, climate change, or Coronavirus. The Current incentives can lead to big businesses ignoring these issues and participating in corruption, and this is not a healthy economic system.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would love to join the Ways and Means committee in the interest of making it more modern, creative, and technology focused. I would also like to join the energy and commerce committee to help make public power a reality nationwide. The Natural resources committee would be a great fit for me as we fight to help combat the effects of climate change. The small business committee I could help to revolutionize as I have owned small businesses and work with many independent contractors and business owners who see how globalization and large corporations are taking over our cities and the small businesses that make them great.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe we need term limits for congress members. This is an important reform we can hope for. It gives higher accountability to the people and ensures that we won't have public servants acting is Kings and Queens because they know they will keep the seat until they pass away or have a serious illness. Right now they feel like this is “their seat”.... but it's not, its the people’s seat, and you should be more focused on working for us instead of making sure you have a 30 year job with benefits.
I would implement this reform by educating the masses on how important the job of a congressperson is and how essential it is that they are bound by term limits so that we can continue to have fresh ideas in office instead of people that may be out of touch with the life of the average American. So many people think the president makes the laws, they don’t realize that Congress has so much legislative power.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Martin Luther King Jr, and Andrew Yang

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Paperboy Prince campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	U.S. House New York District 7	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
2020	U.S. House New York District 7	Lost primary	$7,247	N/A**
Grand total			$7,247	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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