Six candidates are on the ballot for this month’s special election in the Bronx’s 11th City Council District – each vying to replace Andrew Cohen, who left the council early for a judgeship.

Here’s a look at the candidates for the northwestern Bronx district:

Eric Dinowitz is chair of the Aging Committee on Community Board 8 and also the son of state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. He says his goal is to bring the people of the district the help they deserve:

"I'm running for City Council to make sure our community has a voice, especially during this recovery and to ensure that our children, working families, older adults and people with disabilities have an advocate in City Hall."

Daniel Padernacht is the chair of the Traffic and Transportation Committee on Community Board 8. He's an attorney who believes his experience makes him most qualified for the Council:

"Whether it comes to drafting laws, interpreting laws…It's a big part of the job…I don't need anyone else to do it for me…I have the experience to fight for the community right away."

Jessica Haller is a climate activist and tech entrepreneur. She wants to bring new leadership to the district she calls home:

"It is not until we have elected leadership that truly understands science and that everything is connected that we're going to get from here to 2030 in one piece."

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Mino Lora believes it's time not only for a woman, but also a woman of color to represent the district. She plans to lean on her time as an activist, nonprofit executive and educator if elected:

"I have seen the injustices go over and over happen again, and we know we need to get into government to make systemic change. I would be the first Latina, woman of color, immigrant to represent this district, so it's time."

Carlton Berkley is a retired NYPD officer who says police reform is necessary. He also says people in the neighborhood know if they need something, he's the guy to call:

"When people feel that they can't get something done, they usually come to me…I really believe we need change, and I want to make the necessary change that is needed desperately in the area."

Kevin Pazmino was late to the race but decided he couldn't sit on the sidelines anymore. According to his Facebook page, he plans to use his “logistical and leadership skills” developed over years as a freelance filmmaker “and putting them to use for the people of the Bronx.”

"With everything that's been going on…Instead of just talking about it and being on the sidelines, I just figured let me be another voice in the conversation."

The candidates in this race and the special election in the 15th District will be featured on Sunday’s Power & Politics show at 11:30 a.m.

The special election is set for March 23. Early voting in the district begins on March 13.