2026 New York General Election

Grace Marrero

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Grace is from the Bronx, New York. She attended Christopher Columbus High School. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Grace Marrero is from the Bronx, New York. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Grace is retired. She was previously the founder & chairperson of the Allerton Barnes block association.

Grace Marrero's campaign for New York State Senate, District 36 in the Republican primary is her first entry into politics.

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Grace ran for the Bronx Borough President in 2025 and the New York State Assembly to represent District 80 in 2024, but did not win. 

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Believes inflation is the result of over-regulation and implementation of 'green' initiatives.

Supports greater transparency of government spending.

Concerned about property developers having 'free reign'.

- Believes inflation is the result of over-regulation and implementation of 'green' initiatives.
- Supports greater transparency of government spending.
- Concerned about property developers having 'free reign'.

Economy

Opposes government intervention in climate change.

Believes climate change is a "straw man argument".

- Believes climate change is a "straw man argument".

Energy & the Environment

Opposes government intervention in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Believes the role of 'big business' needs to be 'reigned in' in the healthcare sector.

- Opposes government intervention in the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Believes the role of 'big business' needs to be 'reigned in' in the healthcare sector.

Healthcare

As of July 28, 2026, Grace Marrero did not have a website or any information online.

Voting & Elections

Believes crime is out of control and supports repealing bail reform legislation.

- Believes crime is out of control and supports repealing bail reform legislation.

Public Safety

Advocates for critical thinking to be prioritized in school curricula.

Advocates for more middle schools to be built in the Bronx

- Advocates for critical thinking to be prioritized in school curricula.
- Advocates for more middle schools to be built in the Bronx

Education

Ethics & Conduct

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