Stamford DDC votes 37-1 to expel Anabel Figueroa over antisemitic remarks

"

Stamford Democratic Party committee voted to expel member Anabel Figueroa on Wednesday. The vote to expel Figueroa passed 37-1, with one person abstaining. The committee says Figueroa’s repeated antisemitic statements violated their anti-hate policy. Figueroa stated in a Spanish interview, “We cannot have a person of Jewish origin represent our community. It’s not possible,” while competing against opponent Jonathan Jacobsen in last month’s Democratic primary election . Figueroa’s attorney says they will keep fighting despite Wednesday’s vote. “We have to go up to the state central committee,” Figueroa’s attorney Carmen Lopez says. “They will have to appoint a committee who will hear it, and then of course, if we get nothing there if we don’t find a remedy that we’re looking for, then we’ll have to find a way to get into court.” Her attorney says Figueroa is also facing pushback for her to be removed from her other roles. Figueroa is also a member of the city’s Board of Representatives and the representative of the 148th District in the state House. "