Tech worker, Queens native, and Community Organizer. Representing State Senate District 59.

Kristen is the proud daughter of an immigrant family, Queens native, community organizer, and a former tech worker.

She currently represents New York State Senate District 59, covering parts of Western Queens, Northern Brooklyn and the East Side of Manhattan.

She is running for re-election because she understands that Albany has a way to go to accomplish giving everyone the right to a dignified life, and that they shouldn’t have to struggle for it.

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Our representatives in Albany are putting the profits of millionaire landlords and power plant owners before our lives and our futures. That’s why our campaign rejects all corporate and fossil fuel donations.

We’re powered by small donors like you because we believe that’s who our electeds should be accountable to.

Our BIG Plans for Albany

Reimagine Housing

People shouldn’t have to struggle to keep a roof over their head while landlords get rich by raising rents. We must guarantee housing as a human right.

Green New York

People shouldn’t have to breathe poisoned air or die in flooded basements while fossil fuel companies make billions killing our planet. We must build publicly-owned renewable energy.

Restore Healthcare

People shouldn’t have to decide between a trip to the emergency room and putting food on the table. We must provide single-payer health care in New York State.

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In the News

Incumbent Kristen Gonzalez Wins Democratic State Senate Seat Primary in Landslide

Kristen Gonzalez, the incumbent of the Lower East Side’s State Senate District 59, cruised to victory against business consultant Gus Lambropoulos in a June 25 Democratic primary. The district is an oddity in that it stretches over portions of three counties.
As of press time, she has earned 85 percent of the vote, with the Manhattan portion of her district dragging her down slightly since she “only” earned 81 percent of the vote there. She earned nearly 90 percent in Long Island City and Astoria.
GREENPOINTERS ELECTION 2024: INTERVIEW WITH STATE SENATOR KRISTEN GONZALEZ

Off the heels of her first term in political office, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez spoke to us about what she’s accomplished so far. She represents District 59, a three borough district which encompasses most of Astoria, Long Island City, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Kips Bay, and Gramercy Park.
Kristen González Declares Victory in Queens Senate Primary

“Kristen González, a political newcomer backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and prominent lawmakers on the left including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, declared victory against Elizabeth Crowley in a state Senate race to represent a swath of western Queens and Brooklyn and a chunk of Manhattan’s East Side. Her projected victory came even as she was outraised by hundreds of thousands of dollars…”
27-year-old democratic socialist details her primary win

“When asked how she beat someone who has been in office before, she told Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Friday that she spoke to as many voters as possible. ‘I’m proud to be part of the Democratic Socialists of America…we saw a tactic during this primary and the June primary, a fear mongering and divisive politics from Republicans, from Trump donors, from packs that were funded by real estate and dark money that really wanted to scare people about the idea of having a democratic socialist elected…[and] we saw that this district rejected the politics of fear and division and that we demanded a better New York.’”
Max Politics Podcast: Kristen Gonzalez is Heading Toward the New York State Senate

Kristen Gonzalez, a democratic socialist, won her August Democratic primary election for a new State Senate seat (district 59) covering parts of western Queens and Brooklyn as well as a slice of the East Side of Manhattan, and is all but certain to win the general election and become a State Senator in January. She joined the show to discuss her winning campaign, policy priorities, and more.
KRISTEN GONZALEZ WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR STATE SENATE

“Kristen Gonzalez, a tech worker whose campaign was supported by the Democratic Socialists of America, declared victory in the Democratic primary for State Senate District 59. With more than 95% of the votes counted, Gonzalez garnered 58% of the vote total and performed particularly well in Brooklyn.”
Socialism Wins – Kristen Gonzalez Thumps Opposition to Win Senate District 59 Primary

“Gonzalez, a Long Island City resident who is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, trounced the field by securing just over 58 percent of votes…Gonzalez is now all but certain to secure the seat to represent Senate District 59.”
New Queens Senate district opens gate for progressive LIC candidate

“Gonzalez is campaigning on a host of progressive policies, including democratically-controlled and publicly-owned utilities, free public transit, healthcare and housing for all and a green new deal in New York State.”
2022 Meet the Candidates: Kristen Gonzalez for State Senate District 59

“Despite being only 27 years old, Kristen has years of experience — she started organizing when she was in high school!”
Op-Ed: The Criminal Legal System is Overburdened, but We Have the Tools to Build Real Public Safety

“The crises we face are real and daunting, but our public safety toolbox is deep. To date we have narrowly invested in only a small sliver of it, and asked our police, courts, and jails to be all things to all people. True public safety rests on moving beyond such small thinking, to make robust investments in programs tailored to the problems our communities face. We can keep our streets safe, help our neighbors in need, and make New York a model for the rest of the nation.”
DSA Has a Chance to Take Another Leap Forward in New York Politics

“Gonzalez is vowing to fight for DSA’s top legislative priorities, especially the good cause eviction bill that would make it much more difficult for landlords to evict tenants. She backs a move toward the public ownership of the local energy system. Gonzalez would also join other DSA members in trying to pass the long-stalled New York Health Act, which would create statewide single-payer health care.”
Gonzalez Picks Up Progressive Endorsements in Bid for State Senate Seat

“The list of progressives getting behind the candidacy of Kristen Gonzalez for the new state senate seat that incorporates western Queens continues to grow.”