Donovan Richards Jr.[1] (born April 9, 1983) is an American politician serving as the Borough President of Queens.

His former district includes portions of Arverne, Bayswater, Broad Channel, Cambria Heights, Edgemere, Far Rockaway, Howard Beach, Jamaica, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Laurelton, Rockaway Beach, Rosedale, South Ozone Park and Springfield Gardens in Queens.

He attended Redemption Christian Academy in Troy, New York later graduating from Jamaica High School in Queens.

[citation needed] In June 2020, Richards secured the Democratic nomination for Borough President of Queens.

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