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NY State Assembly · District 72

Northern Manhattan, including Washington Heights, Inwood and parts of Hamilton Heights.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Manny De Los Santos, projected winner

Unopposed on the ballot, according to the sources below.

As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. Wikipedia ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

  • Incumbent Manny De Los Santos (D, WFP) is unopposed on the November ballot. He defeated Francesca Castellanos in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary, 75.4% to 23.9%. The Republican and Working Families Party primaries scheduled for that date were canceled.[1][2]

On the November 3 ballot · 1 candidate

Manny De Los SantosDWFPINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNERNY State Assembly Member, District 72 (since February 2022)Full profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

  • Manny De Los Santos
    Supports[4]

    In a March 2026 club questionnaire, said he supports the unrestricted right to reproductive care and abortion.

Stricter gun laws

  • Manny De Los Santos
    Recorded votes[9]

    Voted yes on S51001 (Concealed Carry Improvement Act, 2022-07-01): Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places.

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

  • Manny De Los Santos
    Opposes[4]

    In a March 2026 club questionnaire, said he supports the goals of the New York for All Act, which limits state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

  • Manny De Los Santos
    Supports[4]

    In a March 2026 club questionnaire, committed to supporting legislation that raises taxes on the richest New Yorkers and large corporations.

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

  • Manny De Los Santos
    Supports[3]

    Says he is committed to ending New York's reliance on fossil fuels to protect the environment and public health.

Sources · 9

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

  1. 1.New York State Assembly District 72 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 2.Manny De Los Santos · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  3. 3.Assemblymember Manny De Los Santos - Biography · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record
  4. 4.Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Manny De Los Santos for NY Assembly District 72 · Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club questionnaire (March 2026) Candidate's own words
  5. 5.Manny De Los Santos · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  6. 6.Assemblymember Manny De Los Santos - Biography · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record
  7. 7.Assemblymember Manny De Los Santos - Committee Membership · New York State Assembly · 2026-10-21 Official record
  8. 8.New York State Assembly election results 2026 · Wikipedia · 2026-11-09 Reference
  9. 9.Assembly floor vote: S51001 — Concealed Carry Improvement Act · New York State Assembly · 2022-07-01 Official record