**Queens Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar Enters Race for Public Advocate**

 

Civil Rights Attorney to Challenge Democratic Socialist Jumaane Williams; 

Will Make History as NYC’s 1st Indian-American Citywide Elected Official

Queens Assemblymember and Civil Rights Attorney Jenifer Rajkumar is officially entering the race for New York City Public Advocate. After meeting with thousands of residents across all five boroughs, one thing is abundantly clear: New Yorkers are sick and tired of their elected leaders behaving like extreme activists and ignoring the kitchen table issues we all care about. As such, Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar is prepared to bring her record of accomplishment and decades of fighting for her neighbors to the office of Public Advocate. From cracking down on dangerous and illegal smoke shops to her work combating hate and discrimination, Assemblymember Rajkumar will be the advocate our city deserves and needs.

“I am stepping up to be the Public Advocate for the City I love” said Rajkumar. “Our City is facing a crisis of governance and can no longer afford the out-of-touch agenda of extremists like Jumaane Williams. Instead, we need proven fighters who will focus on the issues that all New Yorkers care about. From attacking the cost-of-living crisis to restoring public safety on our streets and on our subways, I’m excited to bring bold, results-driven leadership to our City.”

With just under 150 days until the Democratic Primary, Assemblymember Rajkumar enters the race in an extremely strong position. With over 4 times as much cash-on-hand as the incumbent Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Assemblymember Rajkumar is already expected to qualify for over $1,000,000 in public matching funds.

A Stanford Law graduate and civil rights attorney, Rajkumar has built an impressive legislative record, from passing the SMOKEOUT Act that closed thousands of illegal smoke shops across the state to her nationally recognized legislative win granting domestic workers human rights, to her recently introduced comprehension 20 page bill to solve New York’s mental health crisis, The Empire State of Mind Act.  Assemblymember Rajkumar is bringing unprecedented resources, accomplishment, and vision to the Democratic Primary for New York City Public Advocate.

Read her Op-Ed announcement: https://www.cityandstateny.com/sponsors/sponsor-content/2025/01/new-brand-public-service-why-im-running-public-advocate/402508/

To learn more, visit www.jeniferforny.com. Follow on social media @JeniferRajkumar.