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Kristen Gonzalez

Kristen Gonzalez

Democratic · New York · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for New York Senate District 59, New York

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Guaranteeing housing as a right
  • Publicly-owned renewable energy expansion
  • Single-payer health care in New York State
Biography

Kristen Gonzalez is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Kristen Gonzalez is a sitting member for the district, per the State Senate's member directory. Gonzalez is the incumbent state senator for District 59. Her legislative focus includes technology policy, environmental sustainability, and community advocacy, including work on regulating AI data centers, per her official Senate page.

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New York Senate District 59New York · 2026Queens County sample ballot

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