Kristen S. Gonzalez (born August 29, 1995) is an American politician who is a member of the New York State Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the 59th district, which contains parts of Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.[1][2][3][4][5]
Kristen Gonzalez | |
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_NYS_Senator_Kristen_Gonzalez.jpg) Kristen Gonzalez gets sworn in as a New York State Senator in the Senate Chamber, Capitol, Albany New York. Photo courtesy of NYS Senate Media Services | |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Patrick M. Gallivan (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1995 Elmhurst, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America Working Families Party |
| Website | https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/kristen-gonzalez |
Early life and education
editGonzalez was born in Elmhurst, Queens, to a Puerto Rican mother and a Colombian father.[6][7] She attended Dalton, a prep school on the Upper East Side. After high school, she attended Columbia University.[8]
New York State Senate
edit2022 election
editGonzalez announced her candidacy for New York's 17th Senate District in the 2022 general election on February 2, 2022.[9] Due to subsequent redistricting, Gonzalez changed her candidacy to the 59th Senate District.[10] Gonzalez's biggest competition in the Democratic primary was former New York City council member Elizabeth Crowley, cousin of former Congressman Joe Crowley.[11] Crowley outspent Gonzalez four to one during the campaign.[12] Nomiki Konst also ran for the seat before withdrawing her candidacy and endorsing Gonzalez.[13][14] On August 24, 2022, Gonzalez beat Crowley by over twenty-five percentage points.[15][16][17] She represents portions of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens — including the neighborhoods of Astoria, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Stuyvesant Town, and Long Island City.[18][19]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic primary | |||||
| Democratic | Kristen Gonzalez | 13,115 | 58.14% | ||
| Democratic | Elizabeth Crowley | 7,333 | 32.51% | ||
| Democratic | Michael D. Corbett | 1,461 | 6.48% | ||
| Democratic | Nomiki Konst (withdrawn) | 351 | 1.55% | ||
| Democratic | Francoise Olivas (withdrawn) | 252 | 1.12% | ||
| Write-in | 46 | 0.20% | |||
| Total votes | 22,558 | 100.00% | |||
| General election | |||||
| Democratic | Kristen Gonzalez | 56,339 | |||
| Working Families | Kristen Gonzalez | 12,711 | |||
| Total | Kristen Gonzalez | 69,050 | 98.9% | ||
| Write-in | 766 | 1.1% | |||
| Total votes | 69,816 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
References
edit- ^ Garber, Nick (August 25, 2022). "Astoria's 'socialist slate': Kristen Gonzalez breaks down her win". Patch.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Garber, Nick (August 23, 2022). "Astoria, LIC election results: Kristen Gonzalez beats Crowley". Patch.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Garber, Nick (August 15, 2022). "Queens senate race: Nomiki Konst drops out, endorses Kristen Gonzalez". Patch.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Parry, Bill (August 23, 2022). "Gonzalez declares victory in newly-drawn 59th senate district in western Queens". Queens Courier. Archived from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Garcia, Deanna (August 26, 2022). "27-year-old democratic socialist details her primary win". NY1. Archived from the original on August 27, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ https://www.gonzalezforny.com/about/
- ^ Irizarry Aponte, Claudia; Joseph, George; Custodio, Jonathan; Honan, Katie (August 23, 2022). "Kristen González declares victory in Queens senate primary, while incumbents hold on". The City. Archived from the original on August 24, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "About Kristen Gonzalez". Gonzalez For NY. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "New Queens Senate district opens gate for progressive LIC candidate". www.queenseagle.com. February 2, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "KRISTEN GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES HER CANDIDACY FOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Q&A WITH GREENPOINTERS". www.greenpointers.com. February 15, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Elizabeth Crowley Attracts GOP, Real Estate Donors in Dem Primary". www.thecity.nyc. July 22, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Socialist Kristen Gonzalez: We Defeated the Democratic Machine". www.jacobin.com. September 8, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Progressives in open war for State Senate seat". www.nypost.com. July 16, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Queens Senate Race: Nomiki Konst Drops Out, Endorses Kristen Gonzalez". www.patch.com. August 15, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Socialism Wins – Kristen Gonzalez Thumps Opposition to Win Senate District 59 Primary". www.astoriapost.com. August 24, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Astoria, LIC Election Results: Kristen Gonzalez Beats Crowley". www.patch.com. August 24, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "KRISTEN GONZALEZ WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR STATE SENATE". www.greenpointers.com. August 24, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Astoria's Kristen Gonzalez To Host Inauguration Event In Queens". www.patch.com. January 9, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2022 - Kristen Gonzalez, New York State Senate District 59". www.jejunemagazine.com. September 22, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "New York State Senate primary election results, 59th district, 2022". New York City Board of Elections. August 23, 2022. Archived from the original on August 24, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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