New York State Assembly District 30

Current seat holder: Steven Raga.

Patrick Martinez

Patrick Martinez graduated from Stuyvesant High School. Martinez earned a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College in 2009 and a graduate degree from Baruch College in 2020. Martinez's career experience includes working as a marketing director.

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“After graduation, I moved to Incheon, Korea, to teach elementary school. Living there, I became fascinated by the modern, high-density urbanism of cities like Seoul and Singapore.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Back in New York, I dove into the tech startup world, eventually working with "Coalition for Queens" to focus on tech training and job placement for underrepresented groups.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“My candidacy is rooted in a deep commitment to the community where I live and serve.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Brandon Castro

Republican (Conservative, Arts & Culture, Reform)

Brandon Castro was born in New York, New York. He graduated from Queens Technical High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from City University of New York, Queens College in 2023.

“We shouldn’t have to choose whether we want to go visit a doctor, take an ambulance when we absolutely need it.” (TOFA News candidate forum (Oct. 2026))
“We want to make sure that all the community voices are heard first before we pass anything like that.” (TOFA News candidate forum (Oct. 2026))
“I’m running because, for too long, the political machine has ignored everyday New Yorkers. While families sacrifice to get by, Albany rewards itself.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))