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Member of Assembly, 38th District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
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.

Taxes & budget

  • David OrkinDemocratic, Working Families

    • Supports a 'Tax the Rich' package.
  • Ruben D. Cruz IIRepublican, Queens United

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • David OrkinDemocratic, Working Families

    • Supports stronger labor protections for low-income workers.
  • Ruben D. Cruz IIRepublican, Queens United

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • David OrkinDemocratic, Working Families

    • Supports expanding local sanctuary protections from ICE.
  • Ruben D. Cruz IIRepublican, Queens United

    No documented position found.

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