Jessica Ramos | |
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Member of the New York Senate from the 13th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jose Peralta |
Personal details | |
Born | Queens, New York, U.S. | June 27, 1985
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Education | Hofstra University (dropped out) |
Website | State Senate website State Senate campaign website Mayoral campaign website |
Jessica Ramos (born June 27, 1985) is an American politician from the state of New York. Ramos is a member of the Democratic Party.[1] Since 2019, she has served in the New York State Senate representing District 13, which currently includes the Queens neighborhoods of Corona, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights.[2][3][1]
In September 2024, Ramos announced that she was running for mayor of New York City, challenging incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in the Democratic primary for the 2025 mayoral election.[4]