Brian Romero
DWFP
Won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary 66.8% to 32.4%; unopposed in the general election
Brian Romero is running for the open Assembly District 34 seat in western Queens after winning the Democratic and Working Families Party primaries. He is unopposed in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsRaise the minimum wage
Says he wants workers to "earn a living wage, pay the rent, and still have time and dignity left at the end of the day."[2]
“workers earn a living wage, pay the rent, and still have time and dignity left at the end of the day”
- OpposesContinue U.S. military aid to Israel
Calls for investing in people "not in endless war and genocide in Gaza and abroad," opposing continued military spending directed to the conflict.[2]
“Invest in people, not in endless war and genocide in Gaza and abroad.”
In their words — priorities
- Romero's housing and quality-of-life message is that "every family has a real chance to thrive, not just survive," including having a home and enough food.[2]
- He emphasizes walkable neighborhoods and safe schools for the district.[2]
- On labor, he says he wants "workers earn a living wage, pay the rent, and still have time and dignity left at the end of the day."[2]
- On foreign policy, he calls to "invest in people, not in endless war and genocide in Gaza and abroad."[2]
Background
- Romero says he is the son of Colombian immigrants, was born in a basement apartment, and was raised in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) housing in Queens.[2]
- He states he grew up experiencing housing insecurity firsthand in the district he is running to represent, which covers Astoria, Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Woodside.[2]