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Yuh-Line Niou

Democratic

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.

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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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Early critic of Governor Cuomo's budget maneuvers and handling of the MTA crisis and nursing home deaths during COVID-19.

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Hate Crimes

In coverage

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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Passed legislation to protect survivors of sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

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Housing

In coverage

Niou believes housing is a human right and has fought for tenant protections, including passing the historic 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, expanding rent regulations, closing loopholes that fuel displacement, and funding right-to-counsel for tenants facing eviction. She continues to advocate for renters in Lower Manhattan against corporate landlords.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Passed the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act in 2019; supported expanding rent regulations and right-to-counsel for tenants.

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Immigration

As an immigrant herself, Niou champions the passage of 'New York For All' to protect fellow New Yorkers from ICE. She has worked to advance legislation strengthening New York's sanctuary protections and safeguarding communities targeted by ICE.

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Labor

Niou supports the labor movement, advocating for pro-union policies, investments in public goods, and a statewide $30 minimum wage by 2030. She has fought against austerity budgets and always puts workers' interests above corporate interests.

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Standing Up to Corporations

Niou has not taken corporate donations and has fought for transparency and accountability in government, standing up to systemic corruption. She supports fair taxation of the ultra-wealthy and closing corporate loopholes.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Worked on the Invest in Our New York Agenda to raise revenue by taxing the ultrarich and closing corporate loopholes.

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Reproductive Rights

Niou has worked to defend access to abortion, including advancing legislation to protect reproductive rights against attacks from the Trump administration.

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Consumer Protection

In coverage

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.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Supported legislation to increase transparency and strengthen enforcement against bad actors.

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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.

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No public position yet on Voting Rights & Redistricting, AI & Technology, Climate Action, Education, Food Security, Healthcare, Higher Education, Oversight, Pensions, Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform, Transportation

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