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Lavine endorses Jenifer Rajkumar re-election campaign
Lavine praised Rajkumar’s work in Albany, highlighting her contributions to improving the state’s judicial system and representing diverse communities.
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Rwittika Chakraborty - Fri, 06, Mar 2026
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Jenifer Rajkumar / File Photo
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has received an endorsement for her re-election campaign from fellow legislator Charles Lavine, the Chair of the Judiciary Committee in the New York State Assembly.
Rajkumar announced the endorsement in a post on X, mentioning that she was “honored” to receive support from Lavine.
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In a statement shared in the post, Lavine praised Rajkumar’s work in Albany, highlighting her contributions to improving the state’s judicial system and representing diverse communities.
“Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has been a driving force in making our courts work more fairly and efficiently for all New Yorkers,” said Lavine.
ENDORSED! I am honored to be endorsed by Assemblymember Chuck Lavine, the Chair of Judiciary:
— Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) March 5, 2026
“Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has been a driving force in making our courts work more fairly and efficiently for all New Yorkers. She works tirelessly and has brought a fresh voice to… pic.twitter.com/kg5YldhlAb
“She works tirelessly and has brought a fresh voice to Albany, ensuring that emerging communities have a real seat at the table. I am proud to endorse her for re-election so she can continue delivering results for the people of New York,” he added.
Rajkumar, who represents the 38th Assembly District in Queens, New York, has built a legislative profile around issues including community representation, public safety, and access to justice.
Support from the chair of the Judiciary Committee is considered a notable backing within the legislature, particularly on matters related to legal and court reforms.
The endorsement comes as Rajkumar, the first South Asian woman and first Hindu-American elected to New York State office, prepares for her upcoming re-election campaign, seeking to retain her seat in the state assembly.
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