New York State Senate District 13, covering parts of Queens, features candidates competing in the June 2026 Democratic primary. Below is a brief overview of the candidates and their campaign priorities.
Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos is a New York State Senator representing Queens, known for prioritizing working families over developers and special interests. She has focused on raising wages, expanding funding for workers, opposing harmful development deals, and strengthening protections for tenants and immigrants. Her campaign centers on higher wages, affordable housing, childcare, local investment, and immigration reform. For more information visit the campaign website at ramosforstatesenate.com.
Jessica González-Rojas
Jessica González-Rojas is a progressive former New York State Assemblymember from Queens running for State Senate. She has focused on expanding food security, securing universal free school meals, improving childcare, and strengthening immigrant protections while advancing equity for working families. Her campaign priorities include healthcare, childcare, food security, immigration reform, and public transit accessibility. For more information visit the campaign website at votejgr.com.
Hiram Monserrate
Hiram Monserrate is a lifelong Queens resident running for office focused on accountability and action for working families. He has worked on issues affecting the borough and is running to address public safety, education, healthcare access, and affordability. His campaign priorities are public safety, improving schools, expanding healthcare access, and lowering the cost of living. For more information visit the campaign website at hiram26.com.
