Bianca Rajpersaud
Bianca Rajpersaud (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 23. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Rajpersaud completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Bianca Rajpersaud earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, Albany in 2016. She earned a graduate degree from Kent State University in 2018. Rajpersaud has been president of the North Shore Democratic Club.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 23
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton defeated Joseph Tirone in the general election for New York State Senate District 23 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) | 50.8 | 29,550 |
 | Joseph Tirone (R / Conservative Party) | 49.0 | 28,501 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 58,133 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sergey Fedorov (Conservative Party)
- Sarah Blas (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 23
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton defeated Sarah Blas, Bianca Rajpersaud, and Rajiv Gowda in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 23 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | 59.2 | 5,847 |
 | Sarah Blas | 16.4 | 1,622 | |
 | Bianca Rajpersaud | 16.0 | 1,581 | |
 | Rajiv Gowda | 7.7 | 764 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 63 | ||
| Total votes: 9,877 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 23
Joseph Tirone defeated Sergey Fedorov in the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 23 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Tirone | 76.5 | 2,314 |
| Sergey Fedorov | 22.1 | 669 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 3,024 | |||
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Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Sergey Fedorov advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Sarah Blas advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bianca Rajpersaud completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rajpersaud's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Bianca currently serves as District Leader for the 63rd AD and President for the North Shore Democratic Club. Her experience working in Albany includes working in both the private and public sector, building relations with legislators, and knowing how to navigate government to improve her community. That same experience has prepared her to be a tireless advocate for working-class families, small businesses, and immigrant communities.
Bianca’s plan will include addressing the issues related to public safety, upgrading our transportation systems, and ensuring there are adequate healthcare services— including mental health services— and fair representation in Albany of the district. In addition, in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Bianca will ensure the small businesses and everyday residents that have been impacted will be heard and provided with the resources needed to overcome this pandemic and get back to a sense of normalcy.
Her experience and skill set working the halls of Albany, drafting legislation, advocating- Fighting for common-sense governance.
- Addressing crime and gun violence in the community, and working to advocate for more resources for our youth.
- Fighting for more mental health resources, fair property tax brackets, and adequate transportation options.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 9, 2022
