Primary Election
Open seat in NY-34 draws two candidates vying for progressive mantle
This is an open-seat race for New York Assembly District 34, with no incumbent on the ballot. The two candidates, Brian Romero and Rosa Sanchez, are competing in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026. Romero has emphasized affordability and a progressive agenda, while Sanchez's platform details are not yet available in the research substrate.
Chief of staff to Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (over 4 years)
Affordability — Brian Romero states he is running to make New York more affordable for everyday working people, and he supports paying for affordability measures by taxing the rich and corporations more.
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Affordability
Both leading candidates, Brian Romero and Aber Kawas, emphasize an 'affordability agenda' as a central focus, with Kawas stating that Albany is where the fight for funding to pass that agenda will occur.
Brian Romero states he is running to make New York more affordable for everyday working people, and he supports paying for affordability measures by taxing the rich and corporations more.
Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with AD-34 Candidate Brian RomeroResearched & verified Jun 22, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.