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Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

DEMOCRAT

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas is running for New York State Senator, District 13, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas received her bachelor's degree from Boston University, her master's degree in public policy from New York University (NYU), and her certificate in non-profit management from Columbia Business School.

Professional background

Jessica has worked as executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, as an adjunct professor at NYU and the City University of New York (CUNY), and as president of the board of directors of New Immigrant Community Empowerment.

Political background

Jessica is currently a member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 34. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her third term.

Economy

Plans to offer low-cost or free residential parking permits for working-class households.

Supports providing flexibility for home health aides, essential workers, and small business owners to access permits.

Supports a free bus network.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports investing in public transit, bike infrastructure, and safer pedestrian networks to reduce emissions, cut traffic, and protect neighborhoods.

Plans to invest in heat pumps and energy-efficient retrofits to reduce emissions and lower utility costs for homes.

Supports investing $15 billion in resilient housing, renewable energy, and union green jobs.

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Healthcare

Supports requiring private insurers to cover all abortions at no cost.

Plans to establish neighborhood-based emergency health hubs, stockpiled PPE, rapid testing capacity, and mobile clinics.

Plans to secure funding for a community health clinic in East Elmhurst.

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Voting & Elections

As of June 18, 2026, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Supports realigning NYPD precinct boundaries along Roosevelt Avenue to enhance coordination, accountability, and responsiveness to public safety and quality-of-life issues.

Believes stability and resources for families and neighborhoods strengthen community safety.

Plans to improve sanitation services and enforce against illegal dumping.

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Education

Supports legislation that prevents CUNY and State University of New York (SUNY) from inquiring about immigration status, except where required by federal law or for financial aid.

Supports universal after-school programs, student summer jobs, and youth mentorship to prevent crime.

Plans to ensure all K-8 students have access to neighborhood-based after-school programs using public schools, community centers, libraries, parks, and local nonprofits.

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Ethics & Conduct

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