NYC-CC30: In Queens Council race, Democratic and Republican candidates work in the same office

While campaign rivals typically cross paths at community events or on the debate stage, Democrat Phil Wong and Republican Alicia Vaichunas have to face each other every time they sit down at work.

Both candidates share an office with their boss, Councilmember Bob Holden.

The conservative Democrat is being term-limited out of his seat – and has previously endorsed both Wong and Vaichunas to succeed him. That could make for some hijinks, but both insist there are no Dwight and Jim-style shenanigans in their office.

“ I guess everybody's worried about the dynamic of the office. How it would be? Would I make it awkward? Would Phil make it awkward?” Vaichunas said. “We sat down and we said, we're gonna do this, but the job comes first.”




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