State Senator - District 24
Alexis Rodriguez
Public school teacher and union member who previously worked on Wall Street.
Where they stand
Taxes, living costs and the state budget
Wants to stop the state from driving up property taxes and to protect homeowners and renters from the state tax burden. Pledges to fight rising utility costs and car insurance premiums.
Public workers' pensions and benefits
Wants to fix Tier 6 pensions, saying teachers, nurses, police officers and sanitation workers "earned their retirement, and they should get it." Supports creating more pension-backed jobs on Staten Island.
Public safety and criminal law
Supports tougher penalties for animal cruelty and wants people convicted of animal abuse barred from owning animals.
Issues Alexis is raising
Schools and students
Supports proper supervision on every school bus and support for families of students with special needs.
Background
Based in Staten Island
Grew up on Staten Island, is a long-time resident of the borough, and comes from a Cuban immigrant family.
- Public school teacher and union member
- Previously worked on Wall Street
- Grew up on Staten Island and is a long-time resident of the borough
- Comes from a Cuban immigrant family
- Advanced without appearing on a primary ballot when the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary for Senate District 24 was canceled
Support
No endorsements from elected officials, unions or organizations were found as of Sept. 30, 2026.
Money
$21K
raised
Mostly individuals and partnerships
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