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Queens County, New York

New York Assembly District 38

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2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Orkin and Ruben D. Cruz II. Candidate information follows official Queens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

David Orkin (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Ruben D. Cruz II (Republican; also on the Queens United line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 38. Not on the November ballot: Jenifer Rajkumar, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

David Orkin

Democratic

David Orkin is the Democratic candidate for New York Assembly District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. This name has not yet been researched.

Ruben D. Cruz II

Republican

Ruben D. Cruz II is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Queens County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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