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Planned Parenthood backs Jenifer Rajkumar’s re-election in NY
The endorsement adds to a growing list of political leaders, labor unions, and advocacy groups backing Rajkumar ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
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Malvika Choudhary - Sat, 23, May 2026
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Jenifer Rajkumar / X/ Jenifer Rajkumar
New York Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar received the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Empire State Votes Political Action Committee for her reelection campaign in New York’s 38th Assembly District.
Rajkumar announced the endorsement on social media, where she said she would continue advocating for reproductive rights and women’s healthcare access across New York.
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She said reproductive rights and women’s healthcare remain under threat in several parts of the country and pledged continued support for healthcare protections in New York.
“At a time when reproductive rights and women’s healthcare are under threat across the country, I will always fight to protect the right of every person to make their own healthcare decisions with dignity, privacy, and respect,” Rajkumar said.
Endorsed by Planned Parenthood!
— Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) May 23, 2026
As the first woman ever to hold this Assembly seat, I am proud to stand for freedom, equality, and access to healthcare for women across New York.
At a time when reproductive rights and women’s healthcare are under threat across the country, I… pic.twitter.com/4X7ozUlQcO
Rajkumar also thanked Planned Parenthood for its support and its work on healthcare and equity issues.
The endorsement comes amid continuing national debates over abortion access and reproductive healthcare following the rollback of federal abortion protections in the United States.
Rajkumar, who represents parts of Queens in the New York State Assembly, made history in 2020 as the first Indian American woman elected to New York State office. During her tenure, she has focused on issues including immigrant rights, public safety, labor protections, and women’s rights.
Her re-election campaign has secured endorsements from several elected officials and organizations, including New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Congressman Gregory Meeks, State Senators John Liu, Joe Addabbo, and James Sanders.
Her campaign has additionally highlighted backing from labor organizations including 32BJ SEIU, 1199SEIU, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, Public Employees Federation, the New York State Troopers PBA, and IBEW Local 3.
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