Michael is originally from Astoria, Queens. He earned his bachelor's degree from Fordham University and his law degree from Harvard University.

As of September 19, 2024, Michael N. Gianaris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ballotpedia: Michael Gianaris

Michael N. Gianaris is a state senator for State Senate District 12. He was first elected in 2010 and has served 7 terms. He previously served 5 terms as an assemblyman in the New York State Assembly District 36 from 2001 to 2011.

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Supports the East River ferry to boost local economy and provide efficient transportation.

- Supports the East River ferry to boost local economy and provide efficient transportation.

Economy

Supports transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Believes ConEd customers are unfairly impacted by skyrocketing electricity bills, which have doubled or tripled in the past month.

Helped close the most polluting power plant in New York City.

As legislator, worked on a bill that required schools and parks to test drinking water for lead.

- Supports transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy.
- Believes ConEd customers are unfairly impacted by skyrocketing electricity bills, which have doubled or tripled in the past month.
- Helped close the most polluting power plant in New York City.
- As legislator, worked on a bill that required schools and parks to test drinking water for lead.

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Healthcare

Supports legislation to double the number of voting sites to enhance accessibility.

Supports automatic voter registration, early voting, and mail-in voting to increase voter turnout and government accountability.

Supports the Democracy Preservation Act, which prohibits campaign contributions from foreign-influenced

- Supports legislation to double the number of voting sites to enhance accessibility.
- Supports automatic voter registration, early voting, and mail-in voting to increase voter turnout and government accountability.
- Supports the Democracy Preservation Act, which prohibits campaign contributions from foreign-influenced

Voting & Elections

Opposes federal policies that separate families and discriminate against immigrant communities. Supports reuniting families and has written legislation to prevent discrimination based on immigration status.

Opposes federal policies that separate families and discriminate against immigrant communities and supports reuniting families and has written legislation to prevent discrimination based on immigration status.

Supports creating a more equitable criminal justice system.

Believes "common sense" gun laws are necessary for public safety and supports serious leadership to address gun control.

- Opposes federal policies that separate families and discriminate against immigrant communities and supports reuniting families and has written legislation to prevent discrimination based on immigration status.
- Supports creating a more equitable criminal justice system.
- Supports gun control laws.

Public Safety

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Michael N. Gianaris

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Han-Khon was born in Vietnam. He has a bachelor's degree in fine arts.

Han-Khon worked as a phlebotomist at the Outpatient Department of Kings County Hospital and as a laboratory associate for the NYC Department of Health. 

Ballotpedia: Han Khon To

Han-Khon To ran for State Assembly in District 35 in 2020, but he did not win. He previously served as a Notary Public for over 20 years. 

As of September 19, 2024, Han-Khon To did not have a website or any information online.

Han-Khon To

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