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Maria was born in the Philippines and raised in Flushing, Queens. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from New York University (NYU). She has a child. She serves as president of the Central Queens Independent Democrats, a Democratic Party club, and treasurer of Amplify Her. She is also a founding & steering committee member of Queens Blue Crew and the Queens County Committee for All (QCC4ALL). 

Maria is a clinical nutrition coordinator and registered dietitian nutritionist at NYU Langone Health. 

Maria Kaufner serves as an Alternate Judicial Convention Delegate in State Assembly District 28 in New York. She was elected in 2022. She also serves as the Female County Committee Member of Election District 31 in Assembly District 28. She was elected in 2018. 

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Believes there is "enough injustice at all levels of our court system..." and cites "the lack of action toward the inhumane conditions for those at Rikers Island..." as an example of judicial injustice.

Believes there is "injustice at all levels of our court system..." including a "The horrific ruling of the Texas Abortion Ban...lack of action toward the inhumane conditions for those at Rikers Island..."

Supports reforming the local court system. 

Said, "We must normalize everyday people getting involved in our court system..."

Supports efforts to "normalize everyday people getting involved in our court system..." by providing resources for locals to understand what judicial delegates are, the district convention, and the electoral map.

- Believes there is "injustice at all levels of our court system..." including a "The horrific ruling of the Texas Abortion Ban...lack of action toward the inhumane conditions for those at Rikers Island..."
- Supports reforming the local court system. 
- Supports efforts to "normalize everyday people getting involved in our court system..." by providing resources for locals to understand what judicial delegates are, the district convention, and the electoral map.

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David holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Hunter College, a master’s degree in public administration from NYU Wagner, and is pursuing a law degree at Brooklyn Law School. He lives in Forest Hills, Queens.

David currently works as special advisor for community and external relations at UJA-Federation of New York. He previously worked as Queens lead organizer for NYC Census 2020 and management consultant at Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison.

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David Aronov previously ran for New York City Council in District 29 in 2021, but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, David Aronov did not have a website or any information online.

David Aronov

Denise holds a master of Business Administration degree and an applied psychology degree from Capella University. 

Denise is a Co-Founder and CEO of Yesodo, Inc, a non-profit organization.  

ELECTED! Big Wins for Aronov, Rachnaev

Denise "Diana" Rachnaev serves as Judicial Convention Delegate in State Assembly District 28 in New York. She was elected to this position in 2024 and is serving her first term. 

Said, "I will work tirelessly to ensure that our judiciary reflects the diversity and values of our community."

- Said, "I will work tirelessly to ensure that our judiciary reflects the diversity and values of our community."

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He earned a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an master's in business administration from Fordham University. He lives in Forest Hills, Queens, with his wife and two sons.

Edwin works as a commercial banker and has over 15 years of experience in banking and lending. He previously held roles across sectors including healthcare, education, real estate, and nonprofit finance.

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Edwin Wong previously ran for New York City Council District 29 in 2021 but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Edwin Wong’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Edwin Wong

Gladys holds an associate's degree in business administration and management from Nassau Community College and a bachelor's of business administration degree from Baruch College. She serves as co-chair of the Queens Community Board and a committee member of the Queens County Democratic Party. She is also a Queens General Assembly Delegate of the Queens Borough President's Office, where she was appointed by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards in 2023. 

Gladys Sandoval works at JPMorgan Chase, where she is a vice president and branch manager. 

As of May 15, 2025, Gladys Sandoval did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Gladys Sandoval did not have a website or any information online.

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Karen was born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Poland. She attended James Monroe High School and lives in Forest Hills, Queens and has 2 daughters.

Karen served as deputy borough president in the Queens Borough President’s Office and previously worked as a special assistant and Queens ombudsman to the city council president. She began her career in the private sector at an electrical contracting company and also worked as a legislative aide.

Karen Koslowitz previously served as a member of the New York City Council for District 29. She served 2 terms from 1991 to 2001 and 3 terms from 2010 to 2021.

As of June 6, 2025, Karen Koslowitz did not have a website or any information online.

Karen Koslowitz

2021 WMY - Kevin Ly | National Urban League

Kevin holds a high school diploma from James Madison High School, a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a master’s degree in urban policy analysis and management from The New School. He lives in Forest Hills, Queens, NY with his wife and two sons.

Kevin currently works as director of special populations for the workforce development department at the National Urban League. He previously served as assistant vice president for ConnectALL grant management at Empire State Development and held roles at MetLife, GfK, Travelers, and Seedco.

Kevin Ly’s campaign for delegate to the judicial convention in State Assembly District 28 is his first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Kevin Ly did not have a website or any information online.

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Lauren Clavin lives in Kew Gardens, Queens.

As of May 15, 2025, Lauren Clavin did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Lauren Clavin did not have a website or any information online.

Lauren Clavin

As of May 15, 2025, Mark Morrill did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Mark Morrill did not have a website or any information online.

Mark Morrill

As of May 14, 2025, Matthew Mandell did not have a website or any information online.

ELECTED! Big Wins for Aronov, Rachnaev — THE BUKHARIAN ...

Matthew M. Mandell | New York State Board of Elections

Matthew Mandell was elected judicial delegate in 2024. He also ran for presidential delegate in 2020 but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Matthew Mandell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Matthew Mandell

As of May 15, 2025, Melissa Ann San Pedro did not have a website or any information online.

Melissa Ann San Pedro serves as a Judicial Convention Delegate in State Assembly District 28 in New York. 

As of June 6, 2025, Melissa Ann San Pedro did not have a website or any information online.

Melissa Ann San Pedro

As of May 15, 2025, Richard Nunez-Lawrence did not have a website or any information online.

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Richard Nunez-Lawrence ran for Judicial Convention Delegate in State Assembly District 28 in New York in 2024. 

As of June 6, 2025, Richard Nunez-Lawrence did not have a website or any information online.

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As of May 16, 2025, Ronnie Croce did not have a website or any information online.

Ronnie Croce is the director of communications for Councilmember Karen Koslowitz.

As of June 6, 2025, Ronnie Croce did not have a website or any information online.

Ronnie Croce

As of May 15, 2025, Sandra Mandell did not have a website or any information online.

Sandra S. Mandell | New York State Board of Elections

Sandra Mandell was a presidential delegate in 2024. She also ran for judicial delegate in 20224.

As of June 6, 2025, Sandra Mandell did not have a website or any information online.

Sandra Mandell

As of May 15, 2025, Soumaly King did not have a website or any information online.

Soumaly King's run for judicial delegate is her first campaign for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Soumaly King did not have a website or any information online.

Soumaly King

Ximena has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in social work from Hunter College. She was born in Lima, Perú, raised in the Washington, DC suburbs, and lives in Forest Hills, Queens, with her spouse and son.

Ximena currently works as the NYC employer organizer and national social media manager at Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network. She previously worked as a yoga teacher.

As of May 15, 2025, Ximena Frankel did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 6, 2025, Ximena Frankel did not have a website or any information online.

Ximena Frankel

- Judicial delegates, elected by Assembly Districts, serve a one-time role representing their district at a judicial convention to nominate State Supreme Court candidates.
- Candidates often run in groups backed by political parties, but voters can choose anyone, even from different groups. These groups usually show shared political beliefs.
- Picking these delegates gives political clubs and local leaders a big role in shaping who becomes a judge.

Nominates State Supreme Court candidates for your party.

This ballot may not list all local party officials on your official ballot. These individuals serve only within their political party and do not hold public office.