65th Assembly District
Coverage of 65th Assembly District in the Nexus archive.
- New York State Assembly candidates set to make non-binary history
David Siffert and Illapa Sairitupac, non-binary candidates in New York State Assembly races, won Democratic primary contests in the 66th and 65th Assembly Districts, potentially making them the state's first out non-binary lawmakers. Siffert narrowly won by 15 votes, while Sairitupac secured victory in their primary, both aiming to represent Lower Manhattan districts and advance LGBTQ rights.
- Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with AD-65 Candidate Jasmin Sanchez
Jasmin Sanchez is running for New York's 65th Assembly District in the 2026 primary election, focusing on affordability, public education, healthcare, and climate justice. She emphasizes her roots in the Lower East Side and experience in education and community organizing to address housing instability, under-resourced schools, and economic challenges.