There could be a Democratic primary to determine who represents northeast Rochester's 21st District in the Monroe County Legislature.

Local community activists Rachel Barnhart and Victor Sanchez expect to seek the designation from neighborhood Democratic leaders Monday night.

The district includes most of the city's North Winton Village, Beechwood and Bensonhurst neighborhoods. Democratic Legislator Mark Muoio currently holds the seat, but announced last month he would be running for City Court Judge.

Barnhart, 42, a former broadcast journalist, founded the citizens watchdog group Rochester for All, and was encouraged to run by the Democrats' 21st Legislature District committee leader Anthony Plonczynski. Sanchez, 30, is a recently naturalized citizen and co-chair of Roc City Coalition, who has worked on Congressman Joseph Morelle and state Assemblyman Harry Bronson's campaigns.

The candidates say key issues include poverty, affordable housing, zombie properties, development without displacement, child care, and transparency in county government.

If there is a primary, it is expected to be in June.

BDSHARP@Gannett.com