Take a walk up Flushing Avenue these days, through the rapidly changing industrial corridor, turn right on Wyckoff and keep walking over the L train route towards Broadway Junction.

Keep an eye out for Martin Dilan signs- you’ll definitely find a few ads for the 18th District’s State Senator’s re-election bid. Chances are though, you’ll see a whole lot more bearing the face of Julia Salazar, his young challenger, in the windows of bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and shops all over the place.

Neither campaign has been without its’ own unique drama and both candidates have had their past scrutinized by the public.