NY State Assembly · District 49
Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie
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- Race
- NY State Assembly · District 49
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- Not yet called
- Opponent
- Lester Chang (R, C)
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Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Lester Chang in Assembly District 49. In her Ballotpedia survey she describes herself as a State Committee member, former Community Education Council District 20 member, mother of three and longtime Brooklyn community advocate. Her stated platform covers cleaner and safer communities, immigrant rights, education, seniors and small businesses.[1]
On the ballotNY State Assembly · 49
2026-11-03
| Lester Chang RC | incumbent |
| Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie D | challenger |
Biography
Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Lester Chang in Assembly District 49. In her Ballotpedia survey she describes herself as a State Committee member, former Community Education Council District 20 member, mother of three and longtime Brooklyn community advocate. Her stated platform covers cleaner and safer communities, immigrant rights, education, seniors and small businesses.[1]
Xie describes herself as a State Committee member and a longtime Brooklyn community advocate, and says she previously served as a member of Community Education Council District 20.[1] She also describes herself as a devoted mother of three.[1] The Democratic primary for the seat on June 23, 2026 was canceled, and she is on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.[1]
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- 1.Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 2.Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words