New York State Assembly District 73 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Alex Bores.

Vanessa Aronson

Aronson earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Chicago, an M.A. in teaching from the Relay Graduate School of Education, and an M.P.P. in political advocacy and leadership from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. At the time of her 2017 run for city council, Aronson was a math and science teacher in the New York public school system and the cofounder of Aronson Concierge Vacations. Vanessa Aronson (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 73.

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“Affordability and Housing: We are in a housing affordability crisis.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2025))
“Her priorities are ensuring school entrances have well-functioning security cameras to keep students safe, implementing data-driven programs to combat bullying, safeguarding funding for free school lunch, and protecting students from ICE raids.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2025))
“I’m passionate about public policies that make our city more affordable, accessible, and equitable. As a public school teacher and community advocate, I’ve seen firsthand how gaps in education, healthcare, and housing harm New Yorkers.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2025))