Karines Reyes

Karines Reyes
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 87th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byLuis R. Sepúlveda
Personal details
Born (1985-10-12) October 12, 1985 (age 39)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationBronx Community College (AS)
Chamberlain University (BS)
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WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Karines Reyes is a Dominican-American politician and nurse from the state of New York. A Democrat, Reyes has represented the 87th district of the New York State Assembly, covering Parkchester and Castle Hill, since 2019.[1][2]

Career

Reyes was born in the Dominican Republic to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican father, and emigrated to the United States at age 6.[1] She obtained her degree in nursing in 2013, and has worked as an oncology nurse at the Montefiore Medical Center since 2014.[3]

Electoral history

In June 2018, Reyes announced her campaign for the Assembly's 87th district, vacated by Luis R. Sepúlveda, who had been elected to the State Senate in a special election.[4] After handily defeating two other Democrats in the September primary, Reyes won the general election against Republican Alpheaus Marcus with 94% of the vote.[5]

Personal life

Reyes lives in the Bronx with her two sons.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Assemblymember Karines Reyes". New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  2. ^ "Karines Reyes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  3. ^ "Karines Reyes' Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. ^ Robert Press (June 5, 2018). "Newcomer Karines Reyes Announces for 87th Assembly District Vacancy". The Bronx Chronicle. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "Certified Results from the November 6, 2018 General Election for NYS Assembly" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  6. ^ "About Karines". Karines Reyes, Democrat for Assembly. Retrieved January 31, 2020.