Jessica González-Rojas
Won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary
Jessica González-Rojas is a NY State Assemblymember running for the open NY State Senate District 13 seat after defeating incumbent Jessica Ramos in the Democratic primary. She chairs the Assembly's Task Force on Women's Issues and previously spent 13 years in leadership at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice.[1][5]
Floor votes in Albany
- YesProvides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permits · S10113 · Passed Assembly 88–53 · 2026-06-05 official record ↗Provides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permits.
- YesRelates to granting employees access to personnel records · S3460 · Passed Assembly 92–49 · 2026-05-19 official record ↗Grants employees access to personnel records; requires notice of negative information in such records and an opportunity for a review; permits employee to include certain information in personnel records.
- YesConcealed Carry Improvement Act · S51001 · Passed 90–52 · 2022-07-01 official record ↗Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places.
- Yes2021–22 budget revenue bill · S2509 · Passed 88–61 · 2021-04-07 official record ↗Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures.
Votes on landmark laws since 2019, plus 2026 roll calls where at least five members voted on the losing side — read from the legislature’s official records.
On the record — official actions
- action2025-01 · Appointed Chair of the NY State Assembly's Task Force on Women's Issues by Speaker Carl Heastie for the 2025-2026 session.[3]
- actionServes on the Assembly's Children and Families, Cities, Corporations Authorities and Commissions, Environmental Conservation, Health, and Social Services committees (2025-2026 session).[1]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Supports the New York Health Act (a state version of Medicare for All) to guarantee healthcare regardless of income, employment or immigration status.[1]
- OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says she is running to protect immigrant communities and make New York a sanctuary state, and to secure relief for immigrants excluded from federal aid.[1]
- SupportsStricter gun lawsFrom recorded votes
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.[6]
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporationsFrom recorded votes
Voted yes on S2509 (2021–22 budget revenue bill, 2021-04-07): Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures.[7]
Background
- Born and raised in Queens, New York.[1]
- Earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Boston University and a Master of Public Administration from New York University.[1]
- Worked as an adjunct professor at New York University and the City University of New York.[1]
- Spent 13 years in leadership positions at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice before her election to the Assembly.[5]
- First elected to the NY State Assembly (District 34) in 2020, succeeding Michael DenDekker.[1]