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Albert Baldeo

DEMOCRAT

Albert Baldeo is running for New York State Senator, District 15, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Albert Baldeo is from Guyana. He earned his bachelor's degree in international business from The Univeristy of the West Indies. He currently lives in Richmond Hills, New York.

Professional background

Albert currently works as a state assembly district leader and the president of the Baldeo Foundation and Empowerment Center.

Political background

Albert previously ran for New York State senator in 2022 and 2006 and for New York State assembly member in 2020, but did not win. He also ran for New York City council member in 2001, but did not win.

Economy

Plans to set up a recovery fund to assist veterans, displaced workers, tenants, small business and mom-and-pop stores to reopen and thrive

Supports "Good Cause Eviction" policies and property tax relief for pandemic-affected tenants and homeowners.

Opposes foreclosure by banks and mortgage companies.

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Energy & the Environment

Advocates for reducing air and noise pollution from John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport traffic.

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Healthcare

Opposes closing local hospitals.

Plans to reduce healthcare costs, including premiums, deductibles, co-payments, and prescription drugs.

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Voting & Elections

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

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Public Safety

Promises to eliminate "bad police officers."

Supports increased funding and resources, and collaboration with leaders and law enforcement to enhance community safety and address crime.

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Education

Wants to improve failing schools, increase graduation rates, provide more certified teachers, and eliminate "trailer park classrooms."

Prioritizes providing additional assistance for children with special needs, individualized education programs (IEPs), English language learners, and those from challenging family situations.

Calls for the expansion and improvement of New York State’s free-college tuition programs.

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Ethics & Conduct

Was convicted in 2014 of interfering with a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation related to his 2010 City Council campaign and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

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