“Jessica González-Rojas defeats Jessica Ramos and wins New York State Senate seat”
Source: De Último Minuto
NEW YORK.- Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas secured a significant political victory by winning the Democratic primary for the New York State Senate, defeating incumbent Senator Jessica Ramos in one of the most closely watched races in Queens.
With this result, Jessica González-Rojas wins the New York State Senate and is poised to represent District 13, a demarcation that encompasses communities in Corona, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights, areas with a large immigrant and Latino population. The victory marks a major shift within the Democratic leadership in Queens and consolidates the political growth of González-Rojas, who currently serves as a member of the New York State Assembly representing District 34.
Jessica González-Rojas wins New York State Senate seat after a contested primary
González-Rojas’ candidacy received the backing of prominent figures from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, including Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as community organizations and groups linked to the defense of immigrants’ rights. During the campaign, the now-winner presented a platform focused on affordable housing, worker protection, immigrant rights, and strengthening public services in the neighborhoods of Queens. For her part, Jessica Ramos sought to remain in the position she had held since 2019, after several years as one of the most visible Democratic figures within the New York State Senate.
Jessica González-Rojas wins New York State Senate and strengthens the progressive wing
Political analysts consider that the result reflects the strengthening of progressive sectors within the Democratic Party in New York, particularly in districts with high ethnic and cultural diversity. The election is also seen as a sign of political renewal in Queens, where several emerging leaders have gained space within state and local representation structures. With her victory, Jessica González-Rojas wins the New York State Senate and positions herself as one of the most prominent Latina figures in state politics, at a time when Hispanic representation continues to grow at various levels of government in the United States.
