Primary Election
NY Assembly · New York - 39
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.
Issues
2 issues · 1 candidates · every claim sourced
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.
Catalina Cruz
In coverageCatalina Cruz practiced housing law prior to her election, indicating a professional background in housing affordability and tenant protections.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Practiced housing law before becoming Assemblywoman.
No public position yet from Sosa
Immigration
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.
The data behind the debate
Foreign-Born Population in Assembly District 39
Catalina Cruz
In coverageCatalina 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.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Served as Counsel to the City Council’s Committee on Immigration and as director of the Governor's Exploited Workers Task Force.
No public position yet from Sosa