Until March 1, 2009, the Borough President of the Bronx was Adolfo Carrión Jr., elected as a Democrat in 2001 and 2005 before retiring early to direct the White House Office of Urban Affairs Policy. His successor, Democratic New York State Assembly member Rubén Díaz, Jr., who won a special election on April 21, 2009 by a vote of 86.3% (29,420) on the "Bronx Unity" line to 13.3% (4,646) for the Republican district leader Anthony Ribustello on the "People First" line, became Borough President on May 1. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Carrion Jr. retire as Borough President? ANS1 March 1, 2009 QSN2 When was Carrion Jr. first elected Borough President? ANS2 2001 QSN3 When was Carrion Jr. re-elected Borough President? ANS3 2005 QSN4 Who succeeded Carrion Jr.? ANS4 Rubén Díaz, Jr. QSN5 When was Diaz Jr. elected? ANS5 April 21, 2009