Lester Chang
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 49th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
- Campaign website
- lesterchang.com
Lester Chang was elected to the Assembly in November 2022. He grew up on the Lower East Side, holds a master's degree from SUNY Maritime College, worked in logistics, and served in the Navy.
Documented positions
Public safety
Introduced Barreto's Law creating third-degree vehicular manslaughter.
ReportLester Chang for AssemblyCampaign website · lesterchang.com
“Lester introduced Barreto's Law to establish the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree”
Education
Supports lifting New York City's charter school cap.
He also supports keeping merit-based admissions for specialized high schools.
ReportLester Chang for AssemblyCampaign website · lesterchang.com
“believes in lifting the cap on charter schools in New York City”
Housing
Proposes distance limits on homeless shelters in residential areas.
ReportLester Chang for AssemblyCampaign website · lesterchang.com
“The proposal would establish distance requirements and give neighborhoods stronger protections when new shelters are proposed”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a bill making Lunar New Year a state holiday.In office
ReportChang Introduces Bill to Make Lunar New Year An Official Public HolidayPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 3, 2023 · nyassembly.gov
“has introduced a bill to make Lunar New Year an official public holiday in New York state”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lester Chang on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Biography: Assemblymember Lester Chang
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Lester Chang Stands with Boro Park Residents Against Unilateral Homeless Shelter Placement
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 13, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Lester Chang for Assembly
Campaign website · lesterchang.com
- Chang Introduces Bill to Make Lunar New Year An Official Public Holiday
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 3, 2023 · nyassembly.gov
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