Hiram is from Queens, New York. He attended the City University of New York. He lives with his wife, his son, and his elderly parents in Queens.

former New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate

Hiram Monserrate can run again, after judge strikes down law

Hiram Monserrate earned a bachelor's degree from Queen's College. He is a married father.

Former New York State Senator And City Council Member Hiram ...

Hiram has experience as a Marine and a New York Police Department Officer.

Hiram Monserrate previously ran for Democratic district leader in 2016 and did not win. He also ran in the 2017 Democratic primary for the New York City Council and did not win. He then embarked on several unsuccessful bids to unseat Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubry but did not win any of those races.

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Monserrate runs again – this time, against his former staffer

Hiram previously served in the New York City Council and the New York State Senate District 13 from 2008 to 2010. He lost the 2024, 2022, and 2020 elections for the New York State Assembly District 35.

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Believes housing, cost of living, and basic stability should be treated as priorities.

Believes housing, cost of living, and basic stability should be prioritized.

- Believes housing, cost of living, and basic stability should be prioritized.

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Believes hospital capacity in Queens should be improved so families do not have to leave their borough for care.

Thinks hospital capacity in Queens should be improved so families do not have to leave their borough to "get care when it matters most."

- Thinks hospital capacity in Queens should be improved so families do not have to leave their borough to "get care when it matters most."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes "safe streets are not optional" and that public safety requires "presence, accountability, and action."

Supports presence, accountability, and action to improve public safety.

- Supports presence, accountability, and action to improve public safety.

Public Safety

Believes "accepting failing schools as 'good enough' is unacceptable."

- Believes "accepting failing schools as 'good enough' is unacceptable."

Education

He Assaulted His Girlfriend. Now He Wants a Political Comeback.

In 2009, he was convicted of domestic assault, and in 2012, he pleaded guilty to misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars in public money and was sentenced to two years in prison.

- In 2009, he was convicted of domestic assault, and in 2012, he pleaded guilty to misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars in public money and was sentenced to two years in prison.

Ethics & Conduct

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