New York State Assembly District 24

Current seat holder: David I. Weprin.

David Weprin

Assembly Member David Weprin, elected to the Assembly in a Special Election on February 9, 2010, has devoted his life to public service and making government more responsive, efficient and accountable. Weprin represents the 24th Assembly District in Queens, the same district represented by his father, the late Assembly Speaker Saul Weprin, for 23 years and his brother Mark Weprin, for over 15 years. In 2017, Weprin was named Chair of the Assembly Committee of Correction.

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“OUR ECONOMIC RECOVERY: GETTING NEW YORK CITY BACK ON TRACK” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“As our city looks toward the end of COVID-19, beyond overcoming the public health crisis we’ve been facing, we will have to overcome a fiscal crisis. Unfortunately, the economic damage caused by the Coronavirus pandemic is greater than 2008 recession, the post-9/11 recession and the 1975 fiscal crisis combined.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“However, it is even more critical that in rebuilding our economy, we do everything we can to protect hardworking New Yorkers.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))

Welson Chang

Republican (Queens United)

Welson Chang graduated from Massena Central High School. Chang earned a bachelor's degree from McGill University in 2000 and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2020. Chang's career experience includes working as a business owner and president.

“My story is one of hard work, gratitude, and service. A small-business owner, community leader, and proud naturalized U.S. citizen since 2008, I believe every family deserves the opportunity to build a secure and hopeful future.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Education must prepare students for the future by ensuring they master core knowledge. Keeping strong Regents requirements provides a consistent, clear standard that ensures every student demonstrates genuine mastery before graduation.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Keeping strong Regents requirements provides a consistent, clear standard that ensures every student demonstrates genuine mastery before graduation. Moving towards the recently adopted "Portrait of a Graduate" introduces academic uncertainty, replacing clear benchmarks with subjective measures.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))