New York State Senate District 36

Current seat holder: Jamaal T. Bailey.

Jamaal Bailey

Senator Bailey dedicated his first term in office to advocating for criminal justice reform. He has spearheaded speedy trial, bail, and discovery reform in the senate. In the 2019 budget, he was able to achieve reforms in all three areas.

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“Too often, our community doesn’t get its fair share.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“We need to fully fund school nutrition programs—because children can’t learn properly on an empty stomach or without a nutritious diet.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021” (Official legislative newsroom (nysenate.gov))

Grace Marrero

Grace Marrero was born in the Bronx, New York. She earned a high school diploma from Christopher Columbus High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. Grace Marrero (Conservative Party) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 36.

“I am a mother, a grandmother & a great-grandmother. I am a lifelong New Yorker & have been a community leader & advocate for the past 20+ years.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))
“Bail Reform has been a disaster for our communities. The progressive/socialist leftists in office protect criminals instead of law abiding citizens.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))
“Sanctuary State status has been a disaster for our communities. The progressive/socialist leftists in office protect illegal aliens instead of law abiding citizens.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))