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Asm. Larinda Hooks

District 35 Democrat First elected 2025

Larinda Hooks represents AD-35, a D+50 district in New York State where Democrats hold 61.3% of voter registrations against 11.4% Republican, and ran uncontested in her 2024 election; the district's electoral history shows it has been uncontested in the majority of recent cycles, and her 2026 outlook is rated Safe D across all modeled environments. AD-35 is a majority-Hispanic district (50.5% Hispanic, 18.6% white, 17.6% Asian, 15.6% Black) with a 15.4% poverty rate, 36.0% homeownership rate, and a median household income of $77,557, reflecting a dense, renter-majority urban constituency. First elected in 2025, Hooks has sponsored 22 bills in her initial session, with Labor law representing her most active focus area at 4 bills, followed by General Business at 2 bills, and single bills spanning Correction, Court of Claims Act, Economic Development, Election, Environmental Conservation, and Insurance law.AI

Vulnerability Index

Base lean: D+59

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  • Limited contested election data — registration lean used as primary signal
  • Ran uncontested in most recent election

Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+59). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/1/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.

Electoral History

General Elections

Year Winner Runner-up Margin
2024 Larinda C. Hooks 100.0% (18,978) Uncontested
2022 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (10,168) Uncontested
2020 Jeffrion L. Aubry 78.0% (22,723) Han-Kohn To 22.0% (6,412) 56.0pts
2018 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (16,380) Uncontested
2016 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (22,310) Uncontested
2014 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (7,474) Uncontested
2012 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (19,008) Uncontested
2010 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (10,797) Uncontested
2008 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (16,192) Uncontested
2006 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (8,597) Uncontested
2004 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (16,018) Uncontested
2002 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (8,504) Uncontested
2000 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (16,631) Uncontested
1998 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (10,271) Uncontested
1996 Jeffrion L. Aubry 100.0% (14,254) Uncontested

Primary Elections

Year Winner Runner-up Margin
2020 (Democratic) Jeffrion L. Aubry 65.3% (5,197) Hiram Monserrate 34.7% (2,759) 30.6pts
2018 (Reform) Yue Ning Zong 8.3% (1) Uncontested 0.0pts

Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.

Voter Registration

61%
11%
27%
Dem 61.3% Rep 11.4% Ind/Other 27.4%

District 35 Profile

Population 116,135
Median income $77,557
Median rent $1,949
Homeownership 36.0%
Education (BA+) 26.5%
Poverty rate 15.4%
Uninsured rate 12.4%
Unemployment rate 6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Demographics

White 18.6%
Black 15.6%
Hispanic 50.5%
Asian 17.6%
Median age 38.6
Foreign born 55.0%
Limited English households 27.2%
Veterans 1.5%
Disability rate 12.0%

Commute Mode

Drive alone 22.4%
Public transit 55.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.

Legislative Activity (2025–2026)

Bills sponsored 22
Floor debate appearances 6
Years in office 1

Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.

Floor Session Activity

A08589 PASSED 2025-06-04
An act to amend the Private Housing Finance Law, in relation to the amount of funds that may be used per dwelling unit to modernize certain authorities used by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation.
A08589 PASSED 2025-06-04
An act to amend the Private Housing Finance Law, in relation to the amount of funds that may be used per dwelling unit to modernize certain authorities used by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation.
A08589 PASSED 2025-06-04
An act to amend the Private Housing Finance Law, in relation to the amount of funds that may be used per dwelling unit to modernize certain authorities used by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation.
A06781-B PASSED 2025-05-13
Discontinuance of certain parkland in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
The Assembly passed A06781-B, authorizing the discontinuance of certain parkland in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Sponsor Asm. Hooks spoke passionately in support, framing the bill as a victory for residents of Assembly District 35 who have historically been excluded from decisions affecting their community. Hooks emphasized that the district was hit particularly hard by COVID, with widespread business closures and job losses, and that the bill represents an opportunity to convert 50 acres of asphalt into economic development that will bring real investment to East Elmhurst and Corona. She thanked colleagues who voted yes, acknowledging that some faced difficult decisions. The bill passed with applause from the chamber.
A03928-B PASSED 2025-03-25
An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to automatic renewals, continuous service offers and automatic subscription renewals
The Assembly passed A03928-B, legislation to regulate automatic subscription renewals and continuous service offers. Sponsor Assemblymember Bores said the bill addresses consumer complaints about hidden charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions. The measure passed unanimously through three committees and has backing from the Business Council, Tech NYC, and local chambers of commerce. Bores noted the bill aligns with regulations in other states, avoiding new compliance burdens on New York businesses while providing consumer relief.
A06868 PASSED 2025-03-25
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the civil penalties for violations of child labor laws
The Assembly passed A06868, legislation increasing civil penalties for violations of child labor laws. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Hooks in her first bill passage, received support from members including Assemblymember Palmesano, who voted affirmatively while calling for broader attention to child labor in global supply chains.

Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.

Bill Focus Areas

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Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.

Lobbying Activity

No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset (JCOPE filings targeting Assembly members).

Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.