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Influential NY democrat endorses Jenifer Rajkumar for reelection
Michaelle Solages cited Rajkumar’s work on domestic workers’ rights and immigrant community representation in announcing her support.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 08, May 2026
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Jenifer Rajkumar announcing the endorsement / X/ Jenifer Rajkumar
New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus Chair Michaelle Solages has endorsed Queens Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar’s reelection bid for New York State Assembly District 38.
Rajkumar announced the endorsement on May 8 in a social media post, highlighting support from Solages, who chairs one of the state legislature’s most influential caucuses.
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In a statement shared by the campaign, Solages described Rajkumar as “a relentless, results-driven leader who wakes up every day focused on making life better for the people she serves.”
ENDORSED by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Chair of the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus!
— Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) May 7, 2026
“Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar is a relentless, results-driven leader who wakes up every day focused on making life better for the people she serves. Her district is… pic.twitter.com/Yk0HgvSBPk
“Her district is lucky to have a representative with her energy, discipline, and heart,” Solages said.
The democrat also pointed to Rajkumar’s work on labor and immigrant rights issues.
“Jenifer has delivered real victories, from securing human rights and dignity for domestic workers to bringing new immigrant communities to the table like never before,” Solages said. “She understands that government works best when every community has a voice, a seat, and a champion.”
Rajkumar, representing parts of Queens since 2021, is the first Indian American woman elected to the New York State Legislature. Her district includes Glendale, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, and Woodhaven.
The endorsement adds to a list of elected officials and labor organizations backing Rajkumar’s reelection campaign. Her campaign has previously highlighted support from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Congressman Gregory Meeks, State Senators John Liu and Joe Addabbo, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, 32BJ SEIU, and the New York State Troopers PBA.
During her tenure in Albany, Rajkumar has focused on legislation related to domestic workers’ protections, victims’ rights, immigrant representation, and enforcement efforts targeting illegal smoke shops in New York.
The June 23 Democratic primary is expected to determine representation for the heavily Democratic Assembly district in Queens.
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