State
Member of Assembly, 49th District
- Vote for
- 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 Kings County.
Public safety
Joyce Xiaoqiong XieDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lester ChangRepublican, Conservative
- Introduced Barreto's Law creating third-degree vehicular manslaughter.
Education
Joyce Xiaoqiong XieDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lester ChangRepublican, Conservative
- Supports lifting New York City's charter school cap.
Housing
Joyce Xiaoqiong XieDemocratic
- Supports building affordable housing.
Lester ChangRepublican, Conservative
- Proposes distance limits on homeless shelters in residential areas.
Economy & jobs
Joyce Xiaoqiong XieDemocratic
- Supports more help for small businesses and seniors.
Lester ChangRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Joyce Xiaoqiong XieDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lester ChangRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a bill making Lunar New Year a state holiday.In office
Courts & justice
Joyce Xiaoqiong XieDemocratic
- Supports protecting immigrant families' rights.
Lester ChangRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
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