Steven Raga
Steven Raga (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 30. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Raga (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Steven Raga was born in New York, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University in 2006, a graduate degree from the City University of New York, Baruch College in 2014, and a graduate degree from Cornell University in 2022.[1]
Raga's career experience includes serving as an executive director for Woodside on the Move, regional manager for Policy & Advocacy for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, chief of staff for Assemblymember Brian Barnwell (D), senior advisor for AARP, and legal researcher at the Fordham University School of Law. He has also held fellowships at the CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance, Cornell Law School, the Queens Fellowship, the Coro Immigrant Leadership Program, and New American Leaders.[2]
Raga has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]
- United States Commission on Civil Rights, advisor
- Queens District Attorney Commission for Asian American Affairs, member
- Queens Community Board 2, member
- National Association for Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), board member
- Western Queens Community Land Trust, board member
- National Urban Fellows Alumni, board member
- Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro), founder and board member
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Raga was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Banks Committee
- Governmental Operations Committee
- Social Services Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 30
Incumbent Steven Raga defeated Brandon Castro in the general election for New York State Assembly District 30 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Raga (D / Working Families Party) | 60.0 | 17,064 | |
| Brandon Castro (R / Common Sense Party) | 39.7 | 11,286 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 90 | ||
| Total votes: 28,440 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Raga advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 30.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Brandon Castro advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 30.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Raga advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 30.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Raga in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 30
Steven Raga defeated Sean Lally in the general election for New York State Assembly District 30 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Raga (D) | 58.3 | 11,473 | |
| Sean Lally (R / Medical Freedom Party) | 41.5 | 8,169 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 19,670 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 30
Steven Raga defeated Ramon Cando in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 30 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Raga | 70.7 | 2,717 | |
 | Ramon Cando | 28.6 | 1,100 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 3,841 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Barnwell (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Sean Lally advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 30.
Endorsements
To view Raga's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2021
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 26
Julie Won defeated Marvin Jeffcoat in the general election for New York City Council District 26 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Julie Won (D) | 77.3 | 15,398 | |
| Marvin Jeffcoat (R / Conservative Party) | 22.1 | 4,403 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 107 | ||
| Total votes: 19,908 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 26
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Julie Won in round 15 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
| Total votes: 17,893 |
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Marvin Jeffcoat advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Council District 26.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Marvin Jeffcoat advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York City Council District 26.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Steven Raga completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Raga's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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For four years, I worked as a Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Brian Barnwell. From experience, I can tell you issues that everyday residents are facing; I’ve worked with non-profit organizations that are filling vital gaps in providing community resources and services. I was able to develop bonds with so many of my own neighbors while also learning about pertinent legislative issues to Western Queens and the complex relationship between City and State politics.
Most recently, I was the Executive Director for Woodside on the Move, a social service and advocacy non-profit located in Woodside. Prior to that, I served as the Northeast Regional Manager of Policy & Advocacy for the Komen Foundation, and before my time in politics, I spent nearly a decade doing non-profit work myself, including my time as a Senior Strategist Multicultural Leadership for AARP. Here in Queens, I’m a board member of Queens Pride--two organizations that have continuously worked towards sustained change and support for Queens. On the National level, I’m on the Board of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, National Urban Fellows Alumni, and the founder of Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro).
- Fair Housing
- Public Safety
- Support Our Small Businesses
Labor, Housing, Seniors, Immigration, Small Business, and Human Rights
Stockboy & Cashier at a neighborhood pharmacy; for 3 years
Although not necessary, it is absolutely beneficial. There should be as little "learning on the job" as possible when fighting for our friends and neighbors.
Of course. Legislators must develop coalitions to help push policy proposals across the finish line. Law makers have to work together to fight for all New Yorkers.
Labor, Health, Housing, Social Services, Environmental Conservation, Governmental Operations, and Small Business
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2021
Steven Raga did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 30 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 30 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Brian Barnwell (D) |
New York State Assembly District 30 2023-Present |
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