NY Senate GOV, Nathalia Fernandez

Nathalia earned her bachelor's degree in public relations from Hofstra University. 

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Nathalia previously worked as a Bronx regional representative in Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's office and the chief of staff to NY Assembly member Mark Gjonaj.

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Nathalia Fernandez currently serves as state senator in District 34 in New York. She was first elected in 2023 and is seeking re-election for her 2nd term. Previously, she served as a member of the New York State Assembly District 80 from 2019-2022. Nathalia chairs the Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders Committee and co-chars the Joint Senate Task Force on Opioids, Addiction & Overdose Prevention.

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Believes there is a significant economic disparities poverty, housing, and the economy broadly for LGBTQIA Americans and wants to pass the New York Equal Rights Amendment which seeks to address those inequalities.

Supports increasing investment in transportation infrastructure.

- Believes there is a significant economic disparities poverty, housing, and the economy broadly for LGBTQIA Americans and wants to pass the New York Equal Rights Amendment which seeks to address those inequalities.
- Supports increasing investment in transportation infrastructure.

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As of June 8, 2025, Nathalia Fernandez did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports "affordable healthcare for every New Yorker."

As a state senator, sponsored a bill that meant victims of sexual assault could be considered incapacitated if they've consumed alcohol or drugs and therefore unable to consent.

Sponsored a bill that required pharmaceutical companies to disclose whether they're keeping a cheaper, generic drug off the market.

- Supports "affordable healthcare for every New Yorker."
- As a state senator, sponsored a bill that meant victims of sexual assault could be considered incapacitated if they've consumed alcohol or drugs and therefore unable to consent.
- Sponsored a bill that required pharmaceutical companies to disclose whether they're keeping a cheaper, generic drug off the market.

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Believes opioids in one of the leading issues in her district and vows to continue to take action reducing the spread of opioids and investing in resources to help victims and victims' families.

- Believes opioids in one of the leading issues in her district and vows to continue to take action reducing the spread of opioids and investing in resources to help victims and victims' families.

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Nathalia Fernandez

Edwinna is from Brooklyn and currently lives in New Rochelle. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of New Rochelle.

Edwinna is currently a teacher at a daycare center. She previously served as a traffic officer and tow truck operator for the New York Police Department.

Edwinna Herrera's campaign for state senator is her first run for public office.

As of June 8, 2025, Edwinna Herrera’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Has "dedicated [her] career" to public safety.

- Has "dedicated [her] career" to public safety.

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