Based in Queens · Age 58

Hiram Monserrate is an American politician and ex-convict who served on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2008 and in the New York State Senate from 2009 until his expulsion in 2010. He is running again for the State Senate District 13 seat in the 2026 Democratic primary, acknowledging past mistakes including a reckless assault conviction and corruption charges.

• New York City Council, Councilmember - District 21 (2002-2008)

• New York State Senate, State Senator - District 13 (2009-2010)

• Expelled from the New York State Senate in 2010

• First Latino elected to public office in Queens (2001)