Jose is from Santurce, Puerto Rico. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Puerto Rico and a master’s degree in public administration from the City University of New York.

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Jose is originally from the South Bronx. He earned his bachelor's degree from 	Manhattan University.  He lives with his wife and two children in the South Bronx. He is the son of former member of Congress and assemblymember José E. Serrano.

Jose is a State Senator in the New York State Senate. He previously worked at the New York State Assembly from 1990 to 2021 and at the New York City Council from 1986 to 1990.

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Jose previously worked with the New York Shakespeare Festival.

Jose M. Serrano is currently Senator representing the 29th Senate District. He was elected in 2004 and has served eight terms. He is chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation.

Jose M. Serrano was elected in 2004 to represent the 29th Senate District and has served eight terms. He previously was a member of the New York City Council for the 17th district for one term. He is chair of the Majority Conference and the Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation. 

2026 New York General Election

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Economy

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Supports stronger environmental protections

Advocates for public parks and conservation efforts.

- Supports stronger environmental protections
- Advocates for public parks and conservation efforts.

Energy & the Environment

Supports abortion access and supported codifying Roe v. Wade into New York law.

Supports legislation to protect transgender and gender non-conforming individuals from discrimination.

- Supports abortion access and supported codifying Roe v. Wade into New York law.
- Supports legislation to protect transgender and gender non-conforming individuals from discrimination.

Healthcare

Supports greater transparency in political decision making.

- Supports greater transparency in political decision making.

Voting & Elections

Opposes ICE deportations that separate families.

Supports policies that limit access to guns.

- Opposes ICE deportations that separate families.
- Supports policies that limit access to guns.

Public Safety

Education

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