Surrogate - New York
Unofficial result: Won — Rita Mella (Democratic)
Source: enr.boenyc.gov
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Rita Mella
WonDemocratic · Incumbent
Judge and CUNY Law graduate with decades of court experience. Emphasizes access to legal help and support for families handling estates, adoptions and guardianships.
Records: Legal Competence 185 for, 6 against, Civil Rights 1 for, Impartiality 1 for