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Yudelka Tapia
Yudelka Tapia (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 86. She assumed office on November 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Tapia (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 86. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Yudelka Tapia was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and lives in the Bronx, New York. Tapia earned an M.S. in urban policy and leadership from Hunter College. Her career experience includes working as a senior auditor with the New York City Comptroller's Office.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Tapia was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Banks Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Housing Committee
- Labor Committee
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 86
Incumbent Yudelka Tapia defeated Woodrow Hines Jr. and Darney Rivers in the general election for New York State Assembly District 86 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Yudelka Tapia (D) | 74.4 | 17,491 |
| Woodrow Hines Jr. (R) | 22.8 | 5,369 | ||
| Darney Rivers (Conservative Party) | 2.5 | 598 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 47 | ||
| Total votes: 23,505 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Yudelka Tapia advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Woodrow Hines Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Darney Rivers advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tapia in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 86
Incumbent Yudelka Tapia defeated Betty Obregon in the general election for New York State Assembly District 86 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yudelka Tapia (D / Working Families Party) | 83.0 | 8,774 |
| Betty Obregon (R) | 17.0 | 1,793 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 10,577 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 86
Incumbent Yudelka Tapia defeated Pooi Stewart in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 86 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yudelka Tapia | 81.7 | 2,299 |
| Pooi Stewart | 17.6 | 495 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 2,813 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Betty Obregon advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Yudelka Tapia advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
2021
New York State Assembly
See also: New York state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for New York State Assembly District 86
Yudelka Tapia won election in the special general election for New York State Assembly District 86 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yudelka Tapia (D) | 99.6 | 5,648 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 5,669 | |||
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New York City Council
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 14
Pierina Sanchez defeated Shemeen Chappell in the general election for New York City Council District 14 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pierina Sanchez (D) | 88.8 | 8,387 |
| Shemeen Chappell (R) | 11.0 | 1,044 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 9,450 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 14
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Pierina Sanchez in round 6 . 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.
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Total votes: 9,385 |
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Shemeen Chappell advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Council District 14.
2013
Tapia ran in a special election for New York State Assembly District 86. The seat was vacant following Rep. Nelson Castro's (D) resignation amidst a bribery scandal. Tapia was defeated in an open primary, which took place on September 10.[3][4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 86 Democratic Primary, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Victor Pichardo |
23.4% | 1,250 |
| Hector Ramirez | 22.1% | 1,178 |
| Yudelka Tapia | 20% | 1,066 |
| Haile Rivera | 13.3% | 708 |
| Melanie Johnson | 9.3% | 499 |
| Elizabeth Ortiz | 8.3% | 442 |
| Keny Nunez | 3.7% | 197 |
| Total Votes | 5,340 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2021
New York State Assembly
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New York City Council
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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.
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 86 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 86 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York State Assembly, "Yudelka Tapia - Assembly District 86," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ NY State Senate, "Yudelka Tapia," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ nydailynews.com, "Gov. Cuomo opts against special election for open Bronx Assembly seat," April 26, 2013
- ↑ newyork.cbslocal.com, "State Assembly - District 86 - Dem Primary," September 10, 2013
- ↑ vote.nyc.ny.us, "Official Democratic primary results," accessed December 11, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Victor Pichardo (D) |
New York State Assembly District 86 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
