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About

Based in Woodside

Steven B. Raga is a Democratic candidate for New York State Senate District 12 in the 2026 election. He has served two terms as a New York State Assemblymember for District 30 and has over two decades of experience as a community organizer in Western Queens, focusing on working families, immigrants, and seniors.

  • Two-term New York State Assemblymember for District 30

  • Two decades as a local community organizer in Western Queens

  • Arrested in 2025 at a peaceful protest against ICE treatment of immigrant New Yorkers

Their priorities

Issues Steven is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.

  • Keep Woodside Affordable

    Steven Raga's plan for Woodside includes keeping the neighborhood affordable.

  • Climate Resilience & Environmental Health

    Steven Raga's plan for Sunnyside includes climate resilience and environmental health.

  • Reduce School Overcrowding

    Steven Raga will work to reduce school overcrowding and ensure local schools have the resources students need to succeed.

  • Combat Hate Crimes

    Steven Raga will combat hate crimes and discrimination by supporting community-based safety initiatives and ensuring every resident feels safe regardless of race, religion, immigration status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

  • Healthcare for All

    Steven Raga is fighting to pass the NY Health Act because no one should ever be denied care.

Support

  • JW

    Jumaane Williams

    As New York City Public Advocate, I know how critical it is to have strong partners in state government like Steven Raga. He has a proven track record of standing up for progressive values, delivering real results for working families. A champion for labor rights and affordability, and a tireless fighter for immigrant communities, he has always fought for the people, not the powerful. I'm proud to endorse him for State Senate District 12.

  • DR

    Donovan Richards

    Queens Borough President

  • NN

    New York Progressive Action Network

    Steven Raga knows from lived experience what it means when government fails working families and has spent decades working to deliver for the people. From his roots in Woodside to his time in the Assembly and major wins for tenants, public investment, and immigrant communities, he has never stopped fighting for Western Queens. NYPAN is proud to endorse Steven because he's exactly the kind of leader Senate District 12 deserves, one who will keep fighting for a New York we can all afford.

  • AF

    AFL-CIO

    Union

  • 11

    1199SEIU

    Union

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