Jenifer Rajkumar graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her law degree from Stanford Law School. She is the first generation of her family born in the United States.

Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar - NYS Assembly

Jenifer Rajkumar graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her law degree from Stanford Law School.

Jenifer is a lawyer and a professor. She previously served as the director of immigration affairs and special counsel for New York State. She also practiced as a civil rights lawyer at a national law firm, where she litigated class action cases on behalf of workers, tenants, and women. She worked in Washington, D.C., as a fellow at the National Women's Law Center, advancing policy at the federal level. Locally, she has also served as a professor at the City University of New York (CUNY)'s Lehman College.

Jenifer is a lawyer and a professor. She previously served as the director of immigration affairs and special counsel for New York State. She also practiced as a civil rights lawyer at a national law firm and worked as a fellow at the National Women's Law Center.

Jenifer is currently a member of the New York State Assembly. She was first elected in 2020. She is the first South Asian woman elected to the New York State Legislature.

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Jenifer is currently a member of the New York State Assembly. She was first elected in 2020.

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2026 New York General Election

2026 New York Primary Election

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Working Families

Supports creating a Universal Basic Stock fund to allow New Yorkers to invest in state-based companies and secure their financial futures.

Supports creating a Universal Basic Stock fund to allow New Yorkers to invest in state-based companies and "secure their financial futures."

Said, "Overhaul the property tax system to be equitable and provide relief to lower income homeowners."

Wants to overhaul the property tax system to be "equitable and provide relief to lower income homeowners."

Said, "New tax deductions for energy efficiency upgrades."

Seeks new tax deductions for energy efficiency upgrades."

Said, "Explore all options for financing MTA capital upgrades so that working class New Yorkers are not unduly burdened."

Believes in exploring all options for financing MTA capital upgrades so that "working class New Yorkers are not unduly burdened."

- Supports creating a Universal Basic Stock fund to allow New Yorkers to invest in state-based companies and "secure their financial futures."
- Wants to overhaul the property tax system to be "equitable and provide relief to lower income homeowners."
- Seeks new tax deductions for energy efficiency upgrades."
- Believes in exploring all options for financing MTA capital upgrades so that "working class New Yorkers are not unduly burdened."

Economy

Said, "Implement the latest energy infrastructure, including virtual power plants and heat pumps."

Wants to implement the "latest energy infrastructure, including virtual power plants and heat pumps."

- Wants to implement the "latest energy infrastructure, including virtual power plants and heat pumps."

Energy & the Environment

Said, "• Reproductive Freedom: Always protect everyone’s access to safe, legal reproductive care and options. After the egregious overturning of Roe v. Wade, Jenifer is fully committed to fighting for women’s reproductive rights and freedoms."

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Said, "Evidence-based policies to improve our education, including a longer school year and smaller schools."

Believes in "evidence-based" policies to improve education, including a longer school year and smaller schools.

Said, "Accessible preschool for all children."

Suppors accessible preschool for all children."

Supports restoring free tuition for the City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY).

Advocates for restoring free tuition for the City University of New York (CUNY) and the State University of New York (SUNY).

- Believes in "evidence-based" policies to improve education, including a longer school year and smaller schools.
- Suppors accessible preschool for all children."
- Advocates for restoring free tuition for the City University of New York (CUNY) and the State University of New York (SUNY).

Education

Said, "Reform the rent-stabilized housing system to ensure safe, high-quality apartments and keep rents low."

Wants to reform the rent-stabilized housing system to ensure safe, high-quality apartments and keep rents low.

Said, "More financial assistance for homeownership."

Believes in more financial assistance for homeownership.

- Wants to reform the rent-stabilized housing system to ensure safe, high-quality apartments and keep rents low.
- Believes in more financial assistance for homeownership.

Housing & Urban Development

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Jenifer Rajkumar

Said, "Fully implement the New York Secure Choice Savings Program for retirement and incentivize savings."

Said, "Advocate for eliminating the SALT deduction cap."

Said, "Uplift New Yorkers from underserved communities by prioritizing them for hiring on City projects (including people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated New Yorkers, and persistently unsheltered)."

Said, "Advocate for Fair Share of M/WBE Contracting"

Said, "Utilize the latest waste management technology, including containerized waste, to keep our streets clean."

Said, "Introduced bill to bolster finances of safety net hospitals."

Said, "Sponsored the New York Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act to produce cheap generics."

Said, "Introduced bill to save billions on State employee drug benefits."

Said, "Democracy for all: unlock the power of our most marginalized communities to become active participants in our government"

Said, "Create economic opportunities for people at risk of committing crimes."

Said, "A champion of public safety and justice, she passed legislation expanding compensation for crime victims."

Said, "Jenifer is a champion in fighting hate crimes citywide. She has organized communities to stand up against hate crimes targeting the Jewish, Sikh, and Hindu communities. Her leadership in combating hate crimes garnered national support, including the backing of the White House."

Said, "Passing the CUNY New Deal to upgrade infrastructure and provide more student support."

Said, "Use the latest in technology and project delivery to build affordable housing units in record time."

Said, "Create a New York City Land Bank to acquire properties for affordable housing development."

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