Democrat Phil Wong wants to succeed his boss, outgoing Councilman Bob Holden.

So does Republican Alicia Vaichunas. Holden is also her boss.

Holden — in an unusual, if diplomatic, move — is backing both candidates in Queens District 30, which covers the neighborhoods of Maspeth, Middle Village, Rego Park and Ridgewood.

What You Need To Know

Two staffers of outgoing Councilman Bob Holden are running against each other

Holden endorsed both candidates, Democrat Phil Wong and Republican Alicia Vaichunas

Council District 30 in Queens covers the neighborhoods of Maspeth, Ridgewood and Rego Park

On Monday, Wong was near an early voting site in Ridgewood.

As Holden's constituent services and budget director, he helped agencies and organizations find more funding.

"I think once elected, I'

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