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Incumbent
Catalina Cruz
Practiced housing law
Focus: Immigration
Latino Democrats NYC
Primary Election
PRIMARY WAS JUN 23
NY Assembly · New York - 39
PrimaryDemocratic Party
Open seat in Queens district 39 draws two Democratic candidates
The 2026 Democratic primary for New York Assembly District 39 is an open-seat contest, as no incumbent is on the ballot. Candidates Catalina Cruz and Yonel E. Letellier Sosa are competing, with Cruz having taken positions on housing, immigration, and labor rights. The race will determine the Democratic nominee for this Queens-based district.
Candidates
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Issues
Housing
Catalina Cruz practiced housing law before her election, indicating housing affordability and tenant protections are central to her platform and the district's needs.
In coverage
Catalina Cruz practiced housing law prior to her election, indicating a professional background in housing affordability and tenant protections.
New York State AssemblyImmigration
Cruz served as Counsel to the City Council’s Committee on Immigration and represents a diverse district with large immigrant communities in Corona, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights.
In coverage
Catalina Cruz is a former undocumented immigrant (DREAMer) and has worked as an advocate for immigration rights, including serving as Counsel to the City Council’s Committee on Immigration and as director of the Governor's Exploited Workers Task Force. She represents a diverse district with large immigrant communities.
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