Long Island City resident launches campaign to become state’s first transgender lawmaker, eyes Juan Ardila’s Assembly seat

Émilia Decaudin,
Émilia Decaudin, pictured, a Long Island City resident, is aiming to become New York’s first transgender state legislator (Photo via Émilia for Assembly website)

July 11, 2023 By Michael Dorgan

A Long Island City resident is aiming to become New York’s first transgender state legislator, having announced a run for Assembly District 37, a seat currently held by embattled Assembly Member Juan Ardila, whose term has been shrouded with sexual abuse allegations.