General Election
NY Assembly · Assembly District 72
Manny De Los Santos 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.
De Los Santos, in the Assembly since 2022, is the only candidate
Manny De Los Santos won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary over Francesca Castellanos with 75.4% of the vote; the Working Families primary was canceled. He is the only candidate on the Nov. 3 ballot, on the Democratic and Working Families lines.
Issues
7 issues · 1 candidate · every claim sourced
Immigration and immigrant protections
Central to the raceState law sets how far state and local agencies take part in federal immigration enforcement and who may hold state professional licenses, questions that have come before the Assembly in recent sessions.
Manny De Los Santos
In coverageSponsors a bill to bar civil arrests in hospitals, shelters, food banks and crisis centers without a judicial warrant or order, except in an imminent safety situation, and sponsored a 2023-24 bill to let people enrolled in the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program apply for state professional licenses. Supports the goals of the New York for All Act, which would keep state and local resources from being used to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsors A7859, which would bar civil arrests in hospital, shelter, food bank and crisis center settings except in an imminent safety situation or with a judicial warrant or order; referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on Jan. 7, 2026. In the 2023-24 session, sponsored A8231, letting people enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program apply for professional licenses (referred to the Assembly Higher Education Committee on Jan. 3, 2024), and A7543, requiring a driver's license reciprocity agreement with the Dominican Republic (in the Assembly Transportation Committee as of Jan. 3, 2024).
Prime sponsor of A7859, A8231 and A7543 · 2024-01-03 to 2026-01-07 · A7859 referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on Jan. 7, 2026; A8231 referred to the Assembly Higher Education Committee on Jan. 3, 2024; A7543 in the Assembly Transportation Committee as of Jan. 3, 2024
Public safety and criminal justice
Central to the raceThe Legislature writes the state's criminal laws and sets fire-safety rules, including for lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles and other devices.
Manny De Los Santos
In coverageSponsored laws directing the state to develop fire-safety resources and protocols for lithium-ion batteries, electric bicycles, mopeds and other micromobility devices, saying a lack of information and safety standards has cost homes, injuries and lives. Sponsors a bill making assault on a food delivery worker a felony. Opposes the death penalty and supports outlawing solitary confinement, calling it inhumane and harmful.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsored A9338, directing the Department of State to develop fire-safety resources and protocols for lithium-ion batteries and micromobility devices; voted yes March 5, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 200 on July 11, 2024. Sponsored A440, changing the term moped to limited use motorcycle in relation to lithium-ion battery safety; voted yes Jan. 21, 2025; signed into law as Chapter 18 on Feb. 14, 2025. Sponsors A2136, making assault on a food delivery person a class E felony; referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on Jan. 7, 2026.
Prime sponsor of A9338, A440 and A2136; voted yes on A9338 and A440 · 2024-03-05 to 2026-01-07 · A9338 signed into law as Chapter 200 on July 11, 2024; A440 signed into law as Chapter 18 on Feb. 14, 2025; A2136 referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on Jan. 7, 2026
Health care and end-of-life care
Also in playNew York's Medical Aid in Dying Act, on terminally ill patients' requests for and use of medication for medical aid in dying, became law in February 2026 after passing the Assembly 81-67.
Manny De Los Santos
In coverageCo-sponsored the Medical Aid in Dying Act, on terminally ill patients' requests for and use of medication for medical aid in dying, and voted for it when it passed the Assembly 81-67; it became law in February 2026. Voted for the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Co-sponsored A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act; voted yes April 29, 2025, when it passed the Assembly 81-67 with 2 excused; signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Voted yes April 19, 2024 on S8307, the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill; signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024.
Co-sponsor of A136; voted yes on A136 and S8307 · 2024-04-19 to 2026-02-06 · A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; S8307 signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024
Public schools
Also in playThe Legislature sets state funding and rules for public schools, including class sizes.
Manny De Los Santos
Supports more funding for public schools. His Assembly biography says he was proud to see passage of his legislation to reduce class sizes throughout the state.
NY Assembly — Manny De Los Santos member page ↗Taxes, workers and the state budget
Also in playThe Legislature passes the state budget and sets tax, labor and business rules.
Manny De Los Santos
In coverageSupports raising taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and large corporations to pay for housing, health care, education, transportation and other public services. Sponsors a bill letting workers use paid sick leave to care for sick pets. His Assembly office credits him with protections for retail workers and small businesses signed into law with the fiscal 2025 state budget.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsors A791, letting employees use paid sick leave to care for sick pets; referred to the Assembly Labor Committee on Jan. 7, 2026. Voted yes April 18, 2024 on A8808, the 2024-25 transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget bill, signed into law as Chapter 58 on April 20, 2024, and April 19, 2024 on A8803, the aid to localities budget bill, which passed the Assembly 91-55 with 4 excused and was signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024. Voted yes Feb. 11, 2026 on S9155, amending limits on how close retail adult-use cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship; signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026.
Prime sponsor of A791; voted yes on A8808, A8803 and S9155 · 2024-04-18 to 2026-02-11 · A791 referred to the Assembly Labor Committee on Jan. 7, 2026; A8808 signed into law as Chapter 58 on April 20, 2024; A8803 signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024; S9155 signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026
Energy and climate
Also in playState laws enacted in 2024 created a climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund and require electric vehicle charging in new construction with off-street parking; the charging law passed the Assembly 90-55.
Manny De Los Santos
In coverageSupports ending reliance on fossil fuels to protect the environment and public health. Voted for 2024 laws creating a state climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund and requiring electric vehicle charging in new construction with off-street parking.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes June 8, 2024 on S2129, establishing the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and climate change adaptation fund; signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024. Voted yes June 5, 2024 on S1736, requiring electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in new construction with dedicated off-street parking; it passed the Assembly 90-55 and was signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024. Voted yes March 31, 2026 on S8812, relating to the effectiveness of provisions on gas service to new customers; signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026.
Voted yes on S2129, S1736 and S8812 · 2024-06-05 to 2026-04-10 · 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
Abortion and reproductive rights
Also in playThe Legislature writes New York's law on abortion and reproductive health care.
Manny De Los Santos
Supports an unrestricted right to reproductive care and abortion, and pledged not to seek or accept endorsements from people who oppose LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights.
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club — De Los Santos's candidate questionnaire answers (March 2026) ↗