SK
Samantha Kattan
Tenant organizer for over a decade
Focus: Housing Stability
New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) +1
Primary Election
PRIMARY WAS JUN 23
NY Assembly · New York - 37
PrimaryDemocratic Party
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.
Candidates
PR
Pia Rahman
Community organizer
Health Care for All New York — Pia will work to bring universal healthcare to New York by supporting legislation that guarantees coverage for every resident, including expanding Medicaid eligibility through state-funded options so that immigrants and gig workers are not left behind.
No major endorsements yet
MO
Melissa Orlando
Former president of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce
Focus: Housing Stability
No major endorsements yet
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Issues
Everyone Pays Their Fair Share
Pia supports revising tax laws to increase taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations, arguing that funding for SNAP, Medicaid, and special education has decreased while tax breaks for high-income individuals have increased.
Pia supports revising laws to increase taxes on the wealthiest individuals and most profitable corporations to protect vulnerable New Yorkers and strengthen communities, noting that funding for SNAP, Medicaid, and special education has decreased while tax breaks for high-income individuals have increased.
Pia Rahman campaign issues pageResearched & verified Jun 22, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.