New York, NY—Last night, New Yorkers showed strong support for our immigrant communities in one of the most significant elections in modern history and overwhelmingly elected our candidates who advocate for immigrant rights. NYIC Action’s slate of 54 endorsed candidates emerged victorious in their State Senate and State Assembly races.
As we brace for another dangerous Trump administration, the needs of our communities remain a priority. It is more crucial than ever to have immigrant champions at the local level, advocating for our communities in the halls of power.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO of NYIC Action, said:
“The election results are sobering, but our movement for immigrant justice in New York is not backing down without a fight. At a time when immigration was at the forefront, New Yorkers vehemently rejected the divisive, anti-immigrant rhetoric of MAGA Republicans and voted for leaders who uphold our state’s values of inclusivity, fairness, and justice. While we’ve elected more local leaders committed to immigrant justice, our work to build a more inclusive state and nation is far from over. With a strong coalition of immigrant champions, we can achieve more policy wins that empower immigrant and working families to build the future they deserve. Now is the time for local elected officials to stand up to protect our immigrant neighbors for the stability of NYS’ economy and communities.
NYIC Action-endorsed candidates who triumphed include:
State Senate
Andrea Stewart-Cousins - District 35
Michael Gianaris - District 12
Andrew Gounardes - District 26
April Baskin - District 63
Brad Hoylman - District 47
Brian Kavanagh - District 27
Gustavo Rivera - District 33
Jabari Brisport - District 25
Jessica Ramos - District 13
John Liu - District 16
Jose M. Serrano - District 29
Julia Salazar - District 18
Kristen Gonzalez, District 59
Luis Sepulveda - District 32
Nathalia Fernandez - District 34
Pete Harckham - District 40
Robert Jackson - District 31
Samra Brouk - District 55
Shelley Mayer - District 37
Zellnor Myrie - District 20
State Assembly
Carl Heastie - District 83
Al Taylor - District 71
Alex Bores - District 73
Andrew Hevesi - District 28
Anna Kelles - District 125
Catalina Cruz - District 39
Chris Burdick - District 93
Dana Levenberg - District 95
Eddie Gibbs - District 68
Emily Gallagher - District 50
George Alvarez - District 78
Grace Lee - District 65
Harvey Epstein - District 74
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, District 34
John Zaccaro Jr. - District 80
Jonathan Rivera - District 149
Karines Reyes - District 87
Khaleel Anderson - District 31
Larinda Hooks - District 35
Latrice Walker - District 55
Manny De Los Santos - District 72
Marcela Mitaynes - District 51
Michelle Solages - District 22
Phara Souffrant Forrest - District 57
Rebecca Seawright - District 76
Robert Carroll - District 44
Ron Kim - District 40
Sarah Clark - District 136
Sarahana Shrestha - District 103
Steven Otis - District 91
Steven Raga - District 30
Tony Simone - District 75
Yudelka Tapia - District 86
Zohran Mamdani - District 36
Claire Valdez - District 37
Emerita Torres - District 85