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Emerita Torres
Candidate for New York State Assembly - District 85
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Biography
Emerita Torres is the Democratic incumbent for New York State Assembly District 85, representing parts of the South and Southeastern Bronx. A lifelong Bronx resident and the first in her family to graduate college, she brings over 20 years of experience in public policy, diplomacy, and advocacy to her role.
Top Priorities
- Affordable housing, tenant protections, and homeownership
- Jobs, economic opportunity, and support for local businesses
- Transit affordability, equity, and justice