Ramses Frias

A Politics NY candidate profile describes Frias as a father, community activist and lifelong resident of Elmhurst, Queens; his campaign website calls him a "Queens native," and QNS reported that he was born and raised in Elmhurst. The Queens County Republican Party's candidate page says he attended public school in the area.[2][1][6][7] According to the Politics NY profile, he works as a health insurance enroller helping families access care, and has led and organized protests on quality-of-life issues in Elmhurst, Corona and Jackson Heights, including human trafficking, exploitation, gang violence and infrastructure.[2] His campaign website lists television and print appearances from 2024 and 2025, including Fox News segments on conditions in neighborhoods such as Woodside, Elmhurst, Corona, East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights and New York Post articles in May 2025.[8]

Frias launched a 2025 campaign for New York City Council District 25 (Queens) built around public safety, quality of life and community pride. In the November 4, 2025 general election he ran on the Republican and Conservative lines and received 20.1% (6,418 votes), behind incumbent Shekar Krishnan with 69.8%.[8][5] The 2026 Republican primary for Assembly District 39 was canceled and he advanced to the general election as the Republican and 4 Our Immigrants Party candidate. His campaign website listed a vision that included restoring quality of life, building a safer future and driving small-business engagement.[1][5] His campaign also listed public safety among its goals.[1] In the November 3, 2026 general election, Frias lost to Catalina Cruz, according to unofficial results from the NYC Board of Elections and Wikipedia.[3][4]