General Election
NY Assembly · Assembly District 40
Ron Kim is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat. You can also write in a candidate whose name isn't printed on the ballot.
Ron Kim, in the Assembly since 2013, is the only candidate
Ron Kim has held the seat since 2013 and won 55.3% of the vote in 2024. His June 2026 Democratic and Working Families primaries were canceled, and he is the only candidate for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Issues
4 issues · 1 candidate · every claim sourced
Health coverage, end-of-life care and services for older adults
Central to the raceState law sets what health insurance must cover and, since a law signed in February 2026, governs terminally ill patients' requests for medication for medical aid in dying.
Ron Kim
In coverageSponsored a bill requiring health insurance to cover acupuncture prescribed by a provider, which passed both houses in 2026, and bills on services in naturally occurring retirement communities (signed 2024) and on social model adult day programs (vetoed 2024). Co-sponsored the medical aid in dying law and voted for the 2024 health budget bill.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsored A622, requiring health insurance coverage for acupuncture prescribed by a health care provider acting within their scope of practice; voted yes March 31, 2026, when it passed the Assembly; it passed the Senate June 2, 2026. Sponsored A8519, on the naturally occurring retirement community supportive service program; voted yes Jan. 29, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 32 on Feb. 7, 2024. Sponsored A10142, on social model adult day services programs; voted yes June 5, 2024, when it passed the Assembly; it passed the Senate June 7, 2024 and was vetoed by the governor Dec. 13, 2024. Sponsored A7279, on developing and posting a senior trail guide; voted yes May 5, 2026, when it passed the Assembly; referred to the Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation. Co-sponsored A136, the medical aid in dying act; voted yes April 29, 2025; signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Voted yes on S8307, the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill, on April 19, 2024 (99 yes, 47 no, 4 excused); signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024.
Sponsor of A622, A8519, A10142 and A7279; co-sponsor of A136; voted yes on each and on S8307 · 2024-01-29 to 2026-06-02 · A622 passed the Assembly March 31, 2026 and the Senate June 2, 2026; A8519 signed into law as Chapter 32 on Feb. 7, 2024; A10142 vetoed Dec. 13, 2024; A7279 passed the Assembly May 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate parks committee; A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; S8307 signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024
Climate, energy and the environment
Also in playState law now requires companies that contributed significantly to greenhouse gases to bear a share of climate adaptation infrastructure costs (signed December 2024) and requires electric vehicle charging in certain new construction (December 2024); the Legislature decides whether to keep, expand or change such rules.
Ron Kim
In coverageVoted for laws making companies that contributed significantly to greenhouse gases bear a share of climate adaptation costs and requiring electric vehicle charging in new construction with off-street parking, and for a 2026 law on gas service to new customers. Sponsored a bill, passed by the Assembly in 2026, to allow composting facilities in state parks.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S2129, establishing the climate change adaptation cost recovery program, on June 8, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024. Voted yes on S1736, requiring electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in new construction with dedicated off-street parking, on June 5, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024. Voted yes on S8812, on the provisions of law about gas service to new customers, on March 31, 2026; signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026. Sponsored A10937, authorizing the parks commissioner to permit composting facilities at state parks; voted yes May 14, 2026, when it passed the Assembly.
Voted yes on S2129, S1736 and S8812; sponsor of A10937 (voted yes) · 2024-06-05 to 2026-05-14 · S2129 signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024; S1736 signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024; S8812 signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026; A10937 passed the Assembly May 14, 2026
Consumer protection, business rules and the state budget
Also in playState law sets the rules businesses must follow with customers; a law signed in March 2026 addresses the attorney general's power to act against unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices. The Legislature also passes the budget bills that fund local aid.
Ron Kim
In coverageVoted for a 2026 law on the attorney general's power over unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices and for the 2024 aid to localities budget bill. Sponsored bills letting health clubs' maximum annual fee rise with inflation (passed both houses in 2026), requiring charter bus driver qualifications to be displayed, and requiring sports team owners to offer a franchise for sale before moving or ending it.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S8811, on the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices, on Feb. 25, 2026; signed into law as Chapter 94 on March 27, 2026. Voted yes on A8803, the aid to localities budget bill, on April 19, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024. Sponsored A8638, allowing the maximum annual fee for health clubs to be adjusted for inflation by the Consumer Price Index; voted yes June 2, 2026, when it passed the Assembly; it passed the Senate June 4, 2026. Sponsored A1838, requiring charter bus driver qualifications to be prominently displayed while on duty; voted yes May 15, 2023; it passed the Assembly again Jan. 17, 2024, when he was recorded excused, and was referred to the Senate Codes Committee. Sponsored A11050, requiring professional sports franchise owners to offer a franchise for sale before relocating or eliminating it; referred to the Assembly Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee on April 24, 2026.
Voted yes on S8811 and A8803; sponsor of A8638 (voted yes), A1838 (voted yes in 2023) and A11050 · 2023-05-15 to 2026-06-04 · S8811 signed into law as Chapter 94 on March 27, 2026; A8803 signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024; A8638 passed the Assembly June 2, 2026 and the Senate June 4, 2026; A1838 passed the Assembly Jan. 17, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Codes Committee; A11050 referred to the Assembly Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee on April 24, 2026
Where cannabis dispensaries may open
Also in playState law limits how close retail adult-use cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship; a law signed in February 2026 amended those limits after a 91-50 Assembly vote.
Ron Kim
In coverageVoted for a February 2026 law amending the limits on how close retail adult-use cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship; it passed the Assembly 91-50 and was signed the same day.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S9155, amending provisions limiting the location of retail adult-use dispensaries near schools and houses of worship, on Feb. 11, 2026 (91 yes, 50 no, 9 excused); signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026.
Voted yes · 2026-02-11 · Signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026