Samantha Kattan
Tenant organizer for over a decade
Primary Election
Open seat in NY-37 draws three Democratic primary challengers
The 2026 Democratic primary for New York Assembly District 37 is an open-seat race with three candidates: Samantha Kattan, Pia Rahman, and Melissa Orlando. Pia Rahman has publicly staked positions on a wide range of progressive issues including affordability, climate resilience, and LGBTQIA+ rights, while the other candidates have not yet detailed their platforms. No fundraising or polling data is available, making the race difficult to assess ahead of the June 23 primary.
Samantha Kattan
Tenant organizer for over a decade
Pia Rahman
Community organizer
Melissa Orlando
Former president of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce
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