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Member of Assembly, 38th District

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2 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the Assembly votes on New York laws and the state budget in the State Assembly.

Covers part of Queens County.

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David Orkin

Democratic, Working Families

Immigrant workers' rights attorney; union organizer

The gist

  • Supports a 'Tax the Rich' package.
  • Supports expanding local sanctuary protections from ICE.
  • Supports stronger labor protections for low-income workers.
More about David
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  1. Supports a 'Tax the Rich' package.

    David Orkin for Queens

    Campaign website · david4queens.com

    “We need to pass a strong Tax the Rich package.”

  2. Supports expanding local sanctuary protections from ICE.

    David Orkin for Queens

    Campaign website · david4queens.com

    “we must expand local sanctuary protections and challenge federal practices that target our neighbors”

  3. Supports stronger labor protections for low-income workers.

    David Orkin for Queens

    Campaign website · david4queens.com

    “We need to strengthen labor protections for low-income workers.”

Ruben D. Cruz II

Republican, Queens United

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Ruben

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Member of Assembly, 38th District · New York 2026 General Election · The Gist