Jessica Ramos

Jessica Ramos

Democratic Party

New York State Senate District 13

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

6

Compensation

Base salary

$142,000/year

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

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Jessica Ramos (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 13. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Ramos (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of New York. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Ramos was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture Committee
• Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee
• Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
• Internet and Technology Committee
• Senate Labor Committee, Chair
• New York City Education Committee
• Senate Transportation Committee

2019-2020

Ramos was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
• Senate Cities Committee
• Consumer Protection Committee
• Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee
• Senate Labor Committee, Chair
• Senate Transportation Committee

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2025

See also: Mayoral election in New York, New York (2025)

General election

General election for Mayor of New York

The following candidates are running in the general election for Mayor of New York on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Eric Adams (Safe&Affordable Party / EndAntiSemitism Party)
		Zohran Mamdani (D / Working Families Party)
		Curtis Sliwa (R / Protect Animals Party)
		Irene Estrada (Conservative Party)
		Andrew Cuomo (Fight and Deliver Party)
		James Walden (Integrity Party) (Unofficially withdrew)
	Submit photo	Joseph Hernandez (Quality of Life Party)
		Jean Anglade (Independent) (Write-in)
		Montell Moseley (Independent) (Write-in)
		Karen Stachel (Independent) (Write-in)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Gutierrez (Independent)
• Abbey Laurel-Smith (Independent)
• Gowri Krishna (Working Families Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Mayor of New York

Select round: Round 3 Round 2 Round 1

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Zohran Mamdani in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Zohran Mamdani	56.4	573,169	103,414	Advanced (3)
		Andrew Cuomo	43.6	443,229	55,852	3
		Brad Lander	0.0	0	-120,707	2
		Adrienne Adams	0.0	0	-44,359	2
		Scott Stringer	0.0	0	-17,894	2
		Zellnor Myrie	0.0	0	-10,648	2
		Whitney Tilson	0.0	0	-8,525	2
		Michael Blake	0.0	0	-4,389	2
		Jessica Ramos	0.0	0	-4,294	2
		Paperboy Prince	0.0	0	-1,628	2
		Selma Bartholomew	0.0	0	-1,505	2

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Zohran Mamdani	43.9	469,755	113	Advanced (3)
		Andrew Cuomo	36.2	387,377	240	3
		Brad Lander	11.3	120,707	73	2
		Adrienne Adams	4.1	44,359	167	2
		Scott Stringer	1.7	17,894	74	2
		Zellnor Myrie	1.0	10,648	55	2
		Whitney Tilson	0.8	8,525	82	2
		Michael Blake	0.4	4,389	23	2
		Jessica Ramos	0.4	4,294	21	2
		Paperboy Prince	0.2	1,628	68	2
		Selma Bartholomew	0.1	1,505	16	2

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Zohran Mamdani	43.8	469,642	0	Advanced (3)
		Andrew Cuomo	36.1	387,137	0	3
		Brad Lander	11.3	120,634	0	2
		Adrienne Adams	4.1	44,192	0	2
		Scott Stringer	1.7	17,820	0	2
		Zellnor Myrie	1.0	10,593	0	2
		Whitney Tilson	0.8	8,443	0	2
		Michael Blake	0.4	4,366	0	2
		Jessica Ramos	0.4	4,273	0	2
		Paperboy Prince	0.1	1,560	0	2
		Selma Bartholomew	0.1	1,489	0	2
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.1	1,581	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,071,730
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Deirdre Levy (D)
• Cleopatra Fitzgerald (D)
• Corinne Fisher (D)

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Mayor of New York

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Curtis Sliwa in round 1 .

		Candidate
✔		Curtis Sliwa

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kris Lord (R)
• Joe Alny (R)
• James Manning (R)
• Gonzalo Duran (R)
• Naomi Coley (R)
• Fátimazöhra Nouinou (R)
• John Harris (R)
• Ronen Nahom (R)
• David Rem (R)
• Darren Dione Aquino (R)
• Montell Moseley (R)

Conservative Party primary election

Conservative Primary for Mayor of New York

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Irene Estrada in round 1 .

		Candidate
✔		Irene Estrada

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Working Families Party primary election

Working Families Primary for Mayor of New York

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Gowri Krishna in round 1 .

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Gowri Krishna

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Endorsements

Ramos received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• Working Families Party of New York

2024

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Senate District 13

Incumbent Jessica Ramos won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 13 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Ramos (D / Working Families Party)	98.4	48,367
		Other/Write-in votes	1.6	810

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,177
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Ramos advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Ramos advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 13.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ramos in this election.

2022

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for New York State Senate District 13

Incumbent Jessica Ramos won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Ramos (D / Working Families Party)	98.5	28,201
		Other/Write-in votes	1.5	432

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,633
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Ramos advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Ramos advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 13.

2020

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Senate District 13

Incumbent Jessica Ramos defeated Jesus Gonzalez in the general election for New York State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Ramos (D / Working Families Party)	78.5	62,885
		Jesus Gonzalez (R / Conservative Party / Save Our City Party)	21.4	17,141
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	63

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 80,089
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13

Incumbent Jessica Ramos defeated Diana Sanchez in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Ramos	85.5	19,529
	Submit photo	Diana Sanchez	14.3	3,257
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	56

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,842
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Jesus Gonzalez advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 13.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Jesus Gonzalez advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 13.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Ramos advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 13.

2018

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018

Ramos also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party candidate.

General election

General election for New York State Senate District 13

Jessica Ramos defeated incumbent Jose Peralta in the general election for New York State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Ramos (D / Working Families Party)	89.6	43,459
		Jose Peralta (Independence Party)	10.2	4,939
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	105

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,503 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13

Jessica Ramos defeated incumbent Jose Peralta in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13 on September 13, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Ramos	54.8	12,550
		Jose Peralta	45.2	10,362

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,912 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Independence Party primary election

The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jose Peralta advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 13.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jessica Ramos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.

2024

Jessica Ramos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Jessica Ramos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Jessica Ramos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Jessica Ramos campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	New York State Senate District 13	Won general	$421,334	$0
2022	New York State Senate District 13	Won general	$415,246	$0
2020	New York State Senate District 13	Won general	$321,280	N/A**
2018	New York State Senate District 13	Won general	$441,920	N/A**
Grand total			$1,599,779	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8. Conservative Party of New York State: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environmental Advocates Action: Senate and Assembly Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. New York League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.

2023

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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21. Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service. Conservative Party of New York State: Assembly and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. New York League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2022

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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4. Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service. Conservative Party of New York State: Assembly and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environmental Advocates Action Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. New York League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.

2021

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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10. Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service. Conservative Party of New York State: Assembly and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environmental Advocates Action Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. New York League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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2019

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2018

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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20. Business Council of New York State, Inc. Assembly and Senate ratings Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy. Conservative Party of New York State Assembly and Senate ratings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2018 Environmental Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. New York League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Unshackle Upstate Legislators are scored on their legislative and budget votes as well as sponsorships of bills during the session.

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Current members of the New York State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Minority Leader:Robert Ortt

Senators

District 1

Anthony Palumbo (R)

District 2

Mario Mattera (R)

District 3

Dean Murray (R)

District 4

Monica Martinez (D)

District 5

Steven Rhoads (R)

District 6

Siela Bynoe (D)

District 7

Jack Martins (R)

District 8

Alexis Weik (R)

District 9

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R)

District 10

James Sanders (D)

District 11

Toby Stavisky (D)

District 12

Michael Gianaris (D)

District 13

Jessica Ramos (D)

District 14

Leroy Comrie (D)

District 15

Joseph Addabbo (D)

District 16

John Liu (D)

District 17

Steve Chan (R)

District 18

Julia Salazar (D)

District 19

Roxanne Persaud (D)

District 20

Zellnor Myrie (D)

District 21

Kevin Parker (D)

District 22

Sam Sutton (D)

District 23

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D)

District 24

Andrew Lanza (R)

District 25

Jabari Brisport (D)

District 26

Andrew Gounardes (D)

District 27

Brian Kavanagh (D)

District 28

Liz Krueger (D)

District 29

Jose Serrano (D)

District 30

Cordell Cleare (D)

District 31

Robert Jackson (D)

District 32

Luis Sepúlveda (D)

District 33

J. Rivera (D)

District 34

Nathalia Fernandez (D)

District 35

Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)

District 36

Jamaal Bailey (D)

District 37

Shelley Mayer (D)

District 38

William Weber (R)

District 39

Robert Rolison (R)

District 40

Peter Harckham (D)

District 41

Michelle Hinchey (D)

District 42

James Skoufis (D)

District 43

Jacob Ashby (R)

District 44

James Tedisco (R)

District 45

Daniel Stec (R)

District 46

Patricia Fahy (D)

District 47

Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D)

District 48

Rachel May (D)

District 49

Mark Walczyk (R)

District 50

Christopher Ryan (D)

District 51

Peter Oberacker (R)

District 52

Lea Webb (D)

District 53

Joseph Griffo (R)

District 54

Pamela Helming (R)

District 55

Samra Brouk (D)

District 56

Jeremy Cooney (D)

District 57

George Borrello (R)

District 58

Thomas O'Mara (R)

District 59

Kristen Gonzalez (D)

District 60

Patrick Gallivan (R)

District 61

Sean Ryan (D)

District 62

Robert Ortt (R)

District 63

April Baskin (D)

Democratic Party (41)

Republican Party (22)