New York State Assembly District 38
about david
I'm an immigrant workers’ rights attorney, union organizer, and democratic socialist running for Assembly in AD38 – Ridgewood, Glendale, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, and Ozone Park.
Our district is facing serious challenges, like rising rents, unaffordable healthcare and childcare, wage theft, and the terrifying threat of ICE raids. Too many of us are working honest jobs yet struggling to support ourselves and our families. I’m sick of watching our status quo politicians fail to stand up for everyday New Yorkers. I’ve dedicated my life to defending workers and immigrants; now I’m ready to bring this fight to Albany.
Mayor Mamdani brought us together with his plan for a city we can all afford and he needs our help to make it happen. As a union organizer, I know how powerful we are when we fight with and for each other. Let’s build the city we deserve!
Our endorsements
NYC Democratic Socialists of America
New York Working Families Party
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic CLub
Citizen Action of New York
Caring majority rising
Muslims Vote Project
Hindus for Human Rights Action
Jews for Racial & Economic Justice
New York Progressive Action Network
Citizens Union
Brooklyn-Queens Chapter: National Organization for Women
Bangladesh American Advocacy Group
Latino Democrats of NYC
Treeage
Tenants PAC
Voters for Animal Rights (VFAR)
NYC Kids PAC
Jumaane Williams
Kristen Gonzalez
New York City Public Advocate
NYS Senator
Julia Salazar
Jabari Brisport
NYS Senator
NYS Senator
Emily Gallagher
Diana Moreno
NYC Council Member
NYS Assembly Member
NYC Council Member
NYC Council Member
Shahana Hanif
Chi Ossé
NYC Council Member
NYC Council Member
Marti Gould Cummings
Sandy Nurse
NYC Council Member
State Committee Member
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Bernie Sanders
US Senator (I-VT)
US Representative (NY-14)
United Auto Workers (UAW) - Region 9A
OPEIU Local 153
CWA DISTRICT 1
Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL)
Organization of Staff Analysts
Unite Here local 100
Desis Rising up and Moving (DRUM Beats)
Make the Road Action New York
Churches United For Fair Housing Action
Jewish Voice for Peace Action
NY Immigration Coalition Action
Muslim Democratic club of New York
Stonewall Democratic club of NYC
Equality New York
Sunrise Movement NYC
Run for Something
NYS Assembly Member
NYS Assembly Member
phara souffrant forrest
Sarahana Shrestha
NYS Assembly Member
NYS Assembly Member
Claire valdez
tiffany cabán
Jennifer Gutiérrez
Alexa Avilés
CYNTHIA NIXON
Actor and Activist
Recognitions and Ratings
Campaign for New York Health
Healthcare Champion
Planned Parenthood (PPGNYAF / PPESA)
100% Rating
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Your support powers our grassroots campaign to reach as many voters in AD38 as possible, and win real representation for working people. We don’t accept fossil fuel, real estate, fascist, or corporate lobby money – we are supported by people like you!
our priorities
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Tax The Rich
We need to pass a strong Tax the Rich package. Our district is starved of the public resources we need for childcare, housing, transit, and healthcare, while the ultra-rich and corporations continue to accumulate the enormous wealth they use to wield outsized political influence.
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Protect our Immigrant Neighbors
We need to protect our immigrant neighbors from ICE. I’ve seen firsthand how immigration enforcement destroys families and tears our community apart. Working with immigrant justice movements, we must expand local sanctuary protections and challenge federal practices that target our neighbors.
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Support Low-Income Workers
We need to strengthen labor protections for low-income workers. Many of the most exploited workers in our district can’t access basic rights and safety on the job. I’ll continue my fight to ensure all workers can organize, win fair wages, and hold employers accountable.