Jones, one of two Black gay men elected to Congress this month, will be the freshman class's representative to House leadership.
This is a major win for nonbinary New Yorkers.
Joel Rivera was shoved to the ground while wearing a ball gown and heels.
The two Democrats will rep New York districts in the U.S. House.
A progressive, Brisport will represent Brooklyn in the state Senate.
Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres finished first in their primaries Tuesday in New York and are likely winners in November.
