New York State Assembly District 49

Current seat holder: Lester Chang.

Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie

Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie Xiaoqiong Xie is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled.

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“Her platform focuses on cleaner and safer communities, immigrant rights, quality education for all, and strong support for seniors and small business owners to keep neighborhoods affordable, safe, and thriving.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Know the Community, Care the Community, Unity the Community, Fight for Community, Get things Done.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Safety, Education, Senior Services, Small Business and Immigrant Issues.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Lester Chang

Lester Chang was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 8, 2022. The 49th Assembly District represents parts of Kings County. Lester, born in America to Chinese immigrant parents who came in pursuit of the American Dream, grew up on Eldridge Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

· Official legislative page · NY State Assembly Official Biography

“This brutal attack should have never happened. Four innocent young girls are in the hospital fighting to recover and the warning signs were there.” (Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov))
“We must work together in the Legislature to improve our mental health care system and prevent events such as this one. This is why I fully support the effort to strengthen our state’s mental health commitment laws.” (Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov))