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Clyde Vanel

DEMOCRAT

Clyde Vanel is running for New York Member of Assembly, District 33, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Clyde Vanel is originally from Queens, New York. He earned an associate's degree in aerospace technology from Farmingdale State College, a bachelor's degree in aviation administration from Farmingdale State College, and a law degree from Boston University. He lives in Cambria Heights.

Professional background

Clyde is an attorney and the owner and operator of Vanel Law Firm, P.C., where he practices intellectual property and business law. He is also an internet entrepreneur operating TrademarkReady.com, a service focused on trademark filings and intellectual property protection. He previously owned and operated a restaurant and lounge, Vanel on First, in Lower Manhattan for five years. Clyde is also the founder of Clean Bee Products LLC, which sells shirt collar protectors and underarm sweat pads. He previously served as general manager of WLYH-TV, the CW affiliate covering Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania. Before that, he served as chief of staff for then-New York State Senator James Sanders Jr.

Political background

Clyde currently serves as the New York State Assembly member for the 33rd Assembly District in Queens. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his sixth term.

Economy

Sponsored legislation to create a robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence commission, license high-risk artificial intelligence systems, and establish a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force.

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Energy & the Environment

As of June 18, 2026, Clyde Vanel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

As of June 18, 2026, Clyde Vanel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Voting & Elections

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Public Safety

Advocates for stronger enforcement against scams targeting residents in person, by phone, and online.

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Education

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports tenant protections and measures to prevent foreclosure.

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