Candidate: New York State Assembly / District 036

Diana Moreno (D) (WF)

(Incumbent)

Diana Moreno is a Queens mom, immigrant from Ecuador, union organizer, and the assemblymember representing District 36, including Astoria and Long Island City. She has spent her career fighting for working people, from organizing immigrant workers with NICE to advocating for safe staffing with the New York State Nurses Association. Elected in a 2026 special election, to succeed Zohran Mamdani, she is focused on making New York more affordable, protecting immigrant communities, and delivering for working families.

DSA candidates Diana Moreno, Claire Valdez, Aber Kawas, David Orkin and Samantha Kattan celebrate after recording resounding victories in Tuesday night's primary.

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Western Queens emerges as impregnable DSA fortress after resounding primary results

By Shane O’Brien

Democratic Socialists Diana Moreno, Samantha Kattan and David Orkin declared victory in their primary races Tuesday night.

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Western Queens Democratic Socialists of America candidates score hat trick in Assembly primary races

By Bill Parry

The Knicks celebrate their first NBA Championship in 53 years at City Hall. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

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Queens shows up for Knicks Key to the City ceremony at City Hall

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Mamdani with DSA endorsees Samantha Kattan, Aber Kawas and David Orkin at Queens Pride in Jackson Heights. Photo via Aber Kawas Instagram.

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Mamdani’s weekend in Queens included Knicks watch parties and Queens Pride

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Joseph Mirabella, president of the 31st Street Business Association, speaks at Tuesday's CB1 meeting. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

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CB1 votes in favor of DOT’s new plan for protected bike lanes along 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds a town hall at I.S. 10 Horace Greeley in Astoria. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell.

Queens

Ocasio-Cortez hosts Astoria town hall, offers advice on how to respond to ICE raids

By Shane O’Brien

Diana Moreno won a special election to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the 36th Assembly District on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Queens

‘Welcome to the People’s Republic of Astoria’: Diana Moreno cruises to victory in AD 36 special election to fill Mamdani’s old seat

By Shane O’Brien

Diana Moreno casts her vote in the D36 special election at PS 166Q. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

Queens voters head to the polls for Assembly District 36 special election to fill Mamdani’s old seat

By Shane O’Brien & Patrick Stachniak

District 36 residents cast their votes during early voting ahead of the Feb. 3 special election to replace Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

Early voting closes ahead of Feb. 3 special election to fill Mamdani’s former Queens Assembly seat

By Shane O’Brien

Mary Jobaida. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Queens

Mary Jobaida pledges to advocate for the voiceless in AD36 ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

Rana Abdelhamid, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a debate ahead of the Feb. 3 special election. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Queens

Queens D36 Assembly candidates hold final debate ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

Rana Abdelhamid at a District 36 election forum earlier in January. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

Rana Abdelhamid touts immigrant protections, small business focus ahead of Assembly District 36 special election

By Shane O’Brien

Diana Moreno has picked up the Queens Democratic Party nomination in the race to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Assembly District 36. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno campaign.

Queens

Diana Moreno outlines vision for Assembly District 36 ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

From left to right: D36 candidates Rana Abdelhamid, Shivani Dhir, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a recent candidate forum in Astoria. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

Abdelhamid, Jobaida submit petitions to contest AD36 special elections despite failing to secure Dem nomination

By Shane O’Brien

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