Yuh-Line Niou
About
Based in Lower Manhattan · Age 42
Yuh-Line Niou is a former New York State Assembly member for the 65th district (2017–2022) and a current candidate for New York State Senate District 27. She is an immigrant, a queer woman of color, and a survivor of sexual assault who has advocated for immigrant rights, language access, and working-class issues. Niou was the first Asian American elected to the Assembly for her district and previously ran for Congress in 2022.
Member of the New York State Assembly for the 65th district (2017–2022)
First Asian American elected to the Assembly for the district
Chief of staff to Assemblymember Ron Kim
Master of Public Administration from Baruch College
Hunger strike for taxi workers drowning in debt
Marched for a New Deal for CUNY
Drafted legislation to expand language access for immigrant communities
Where they stand
Affordability
Yuh-Line Niou supports expanding universal child care by taxing the ultra wealthy to address the rising cost of starting a family in New York, noting that family-based childcare costs increased 79% from 2019 to 2024.
Ethics
Niou has built a movement for transparency, accessibility, and accountability in government, standing up to systemic corruption and speaking out against Governor Cuomo's culture of fear and consolidation of power.
Hate Crimes
Niou has fought against sexual harassment and racial discrimination, passing critical legislation to protect survivors, and has been a voice for the AAPI community, LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, and the disability community.
Their priorities
Issues Yuh-Line is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Consumer Protection
Niou has advanced strong consumer protections that hold corporations accountable and protect New Yorkers from fraud, predatory practices, and hidden fees, with a focus on working families and seniors.
Opposing Donald Trump
Niou has worked to protect New Yorkers from the Trump administration's attacks on immigrants, reproductive rights, and working families, including advancing legislation to strengthen sanctuary protections and defend abortion access.
Support
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