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“Jenifer Rajkumar is a passionate and fearless advocate who has fought long and hard for civil rights and a better future for the diverse communities of Queens,” Donovan Richards said. “She will bring strong leadership and energy to her district. She will be a true partner for all the people of South Queens in the State Capitol.”

“Jenifer Rajkumar... Stanford-educated lawyer and immigrant-rights advocate, has taken on Michael Miller, a Democrat backed by the Conservative Party... “Rajkumar began her campaign in Queens after serving as Governor Andrew Cuomo’s statewide immigration director. She organized and ran a $31 million project to ensure legal representation for non-citizen New Yorkers.”

“People in the district know Rajkumar from her frequent visits to the area as Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Director of Immigration Affairs & Special Counsel for New York State, meeting residents at the Sikh gurdwara on 114th Street, and in the Hindu temples, and churches. Rajkumar headed the Liberty Defense Project, a first-in-the-nation $31 million dollar state-led public-private project to help immigrants access legal services.”

“Overall, Rajkumar raised $230,027, while Miller raised $54,419.”

“Miller might want voters to see his side of things, but that’s going to be hard to do unless he either gets help from Assembly leadership or raises more money to compete against Rajkumar.”

“Additionally, in the 38th Assembly District, five-term incumbent Michael Miller, a Democrat who has been backed by the Conservative Party, faces a challenge from Jenifer Rajkumar, an immigration lawyer. Assemblymember Miller has notably voted against same-sex marriage and gender pay equity.”

“Jenifer Rajkumar’s candidacy represents a new generation of young women who have independent voices and truly represent their communities. Elevating promising women like Rajkumar will change our political discourse for the better. I have known Rajkumar for years,” Congressman Ro Khanna said in a statement.”

“In his endorsement, Councilmember Ben Kallos called Rajkumar “hard working and independent” and said she would serve the people of the 38th District, which includes Woodhaven, Ridgewood, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park and Glendale, “with integrity.””

““I’m running because this area of Queens where I’m running has been overlooked for a very, very long time,” she said. “I believe I have the energy, skill, ability and knowledge of government to bring in the funding and resources that we need.”

“Rajkumar, [NYC Councilmember Ben Kallos] said, “is the representative that the people of this community need. She has the experience to truly make government work better for the people of New York State.””

“According to a Cuomo spokesperson, Rajkumar will join the Governor as a “driving force” for immigration projects in the state.”

“"How can our New York Democratic Party be the beacon of diversity and inclusion, and so different than the party of Trump, when we have districts right here at home that are gerrymandered to prevent any South Asian from ever getting elected?" Rajkumar said.”