New York State Assembly District 38
about david
I'm an immigrant workers’ rights attorney, union organizer, and democratic socialist running for Assembly in AD38 – Ridgewood, Glendale, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, and Ozone Park.
Our district is facing serious challenges, like rising rents, unaffordable healthcare and childcare, wage theft, and the terrifying threat of ICE raids. Too many of us are working honest jobs yet struggling to support ourselves and our families. I’m sick of watching our status quo politicians fail to stand up for everyday New Yorkers. I’ve dedicated my life to defending workers and immigrants; now I’m ready to bring this fight to Albany.
Mayor Mamdani brought us together with his plan for a city we can all afford and he needs our help to make it happen. As a union organizer, I know how powerful we are when we fight with and for each other. Let’s build the city we deserve!
our endorsements
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bernie sanders
US Senator (I-VT)
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zohran mamdani
Mayor of New York City
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alexandria ocasio-cortez
US Representative (NY-14)
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nyc Democratic socialists of america
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New york working families party
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UNITED AUTO WORKERS REGION 9A
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CWA DISTRICT 1
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OPEIU LOCAL 153
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UNITE HERE LOCAL 100
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ORGANIZATION OF STAFF ANALYSTS
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NEW YORK CITY CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL, AFL-CIO
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ALLIANCE OF SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN LABOR (ASAAL)
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1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
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32BJ SEIU
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committee of interns and residents, SEIU
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Civil Service Employees Association NEW YORK
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DOCTORS COUNCIL SEIU
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HOTEL AND GAMING TRADES COUNCIL, AFL-CIO
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NASW Political Action for Candidate Election
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NEW YORK STATE AFL-CIO
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NEW YORK STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION
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New York State United Teachers
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Public Employees Federation
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Professional Staff Congress CUNY
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Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
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DESIS RISING UP AND MOVING (DRUM BEATS)
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CHURCHES UNITED FOR FAIR HOUSING ACTION
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MAKE THE ROAD ACTION NEW YORK
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD EMPIRE STATE VOTES PAC
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BANGLADESHI AMERICAN ADVOCACY GROUP
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BROOKLYN-QUEENS CHAPTER: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN
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CARING MAJORITY RISING
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CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK
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CITIZENS UNION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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EQUALITY NEW YORK
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FOOD & WATER ACTION
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HINDUS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION
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LATINO DEMOCRATS OF NYC
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LEAD LOCALLY
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JEWS FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
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JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE ACTION
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JIM OWLES LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB
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NY IMMIGRATION COALITION ACTION
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NYC KIDS PAC
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NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
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NEW YORK PROGRESSIVE ACTION NETWORK
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New York State Young Democrats
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MUSLIM DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF NY
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MUSLIMS VOTE PROJECT
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RUN FOR SOMETHING
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SOFT POWER
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STONEWALL DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF NYC
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SUNRISE MOVEMENT NYC
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TREEAGE
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TENANTS PAC
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VOTERS FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS
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JUMAANE WILLIAMS
New York City Public Advocate
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JABARI BRISPORT
NYS Senator
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JOSEPH ADDABBO, JR.
NYS Senator
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JULIA SALAZAR
NYS Senator
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KRISTEN GONZALEZ
NYS Senator
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CLAIRE VALDEZ
NYS Assembly Member
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DIANA MORENO
NYS Assembly Member
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EMILY GALLAGHER
NYS Assembly Member
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MARCELA MITAYNES
NYS Assembly Member
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PHARA SOUFFRANT FORREST
NYS Assembly Member
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SARAHANA SHRESTHA
NYS Assembly Member
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ALEXA AVILÉS
NYC Council Member
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CHI OSSÉ
NYC Council Member
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JENNIFER GUTIÉRREZ
NYC Council Member
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SANDY NURSE
NYC Council Member
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SHAHANA HANIF
NYC Council Member
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TIFFANY CABÁN
NYC Council Member
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CYNTHIA NIXON
Actor and Activist
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MARTI GOULD CUMMINGS
State Committee Member
Recognitions and Ratings
Campaign for New York Health
Healthcare Champion
Planned Parenthood (PPGNYAF / PPESA)
100% Rating
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Your support powers our grassroots campaign to reach as many voters in AD38 as possible, and win real representation for working people. We don’t accept fossil fuel, real estate, fascist, or corporate lobby money – we are supported by people like you!
our priorities
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Tax The Rich
We need to pass a strong Tax the Rich package. Our district is starved of the public resources we need for childcare, housing, transit, and healthcare, while the ultra-rich and corporations continue to accumulate the enormous wealth they use to wield outsized political influence.
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Protect our Immigrant Neighbors
We need to protect our immigrant neighbors from ICE. I’ve seen firsthand how immigration enforcement destroys families and tears our community apart. Working with immigrant justice movements, we must expand local sanctuary protections and challenge federal practices that target our neighbors.
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Support Low-Income Workers
We need to strengthen labor protections for low-income workers. Many of the most exploited workers in our district can’t access basic rights and safety on the job. I’ll continue my fight to ensure all workers can organize, win fair wages, and hold employers accountable.