(DNAINFO)  Gwynn Hogan | June 14, 2016 — Nydia Velazquez is being challenged by Youngman Lee, while Debbie Medina seeks Martin Dilan’s seat.

Some fresh-faced candidates are looking to take on some deep-seated Democratic incumbents in the upcoming state and congressional primaries with reform ideas like legalized marijuana, tax cuts for small business owners and “smart guns” to curb gun violence.

The U.S. Congressional primary is approaching fast on June 28, while this September state representatives come up for reelection. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming races:

Source: Here Are the Local Democratic Primaries to Watch in North Brooklyn – Greenpoint – DNAinfo New York