Maria Luna, 70, still shines bright in political field, mulls City Council ...

Maria is originally from the Dominican Republic and moved to Washington Heights in 1961. She earned an associate’s degree from Manhattan Community College. She lives in Washington Heights.

Maria is retired from the American Museum of Natural History, where she managed the accounting department. She previously worked in accounting at two midtown firms.

2020 71st AD Judicial Delegate District Results

Maria Luna has served as a Democratic district leader in Washington Heights since 1983. In 1991 she ran for New York City Council but did not win. She has served multiple times as a judicial delegate and state committee member, including in 2020.

As of June 4, 2025, Maria Luna did not have a website or any information online.

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Maria Luna

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As of May 9, 2025, Adalgisa Abreu did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 4, 2025, Adalgisa Abreu did not have a website or any information online.

Adalgisa Abreu

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Amy is a founding member of Greater NYC for Change and serves on the executive committee of the Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan. She lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

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Amy currently works as the director of budget and capital projects in the Manhattan Borough President’s office. She previously worked as the legislative and budget director for New York City Council Member Mark Levine, in fundraising roles at various nonprofit organizations, and in the nonprofit audit practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Amy Slattery’s campaign for delegate to the judicial convention is her first run for public office.

As of June 4, 2025, Amy Slattery did not have a website or any information online.

Amy Slattery

Anthony Viola lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

As of May 8, 2025, Anthony Viola did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 4, 2025, Anthony Viola did not have a website or any information online.

Anthony Viola

As of May 9, 2025, Bienvenida Luna did not have a website.

As of June 4, 2025, Bienvenida Luna did not have a website.

Bienvenida Luna

As of May 9, 2025, Carmen Grullon De Rojas did not have a website or any information online.

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Carmen Grullon De Rojas has previously been elected Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71.

As of June 4, 2025, Carmen Grullon De Rojas did not have a website or any information online.

Carmen Grullon De Rojas

As of May 9, 2025, Dolores Leito did not have a website or any information online.

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Dolores Leito was previously elected Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2020 and 2024.

As of June 4, 2025, Dolores Leito did not have a website or any information online.

Dolores Leito

District Leaders – Manhattan Democratic Party

She is a member of the Tioga/Carver Democratic Club.

As of May 9, 2025, Earnestine Bell Temple did not have a website or any information online.

Earnestine Bell Temple | New York State Board of Elections

Earnestine Bell Temple was previously elected a Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2020.

As of June 4, 2025, Earnestine Bell Temple did not have a website or any information online.

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Earnestine Bell Temple

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

As of June 4, 2025, Elizabeth Veras did not have a website or any information online.

Elizabeth Veras

As of May 9, 2025, Evangelina Fermin did not have a website.

As of June 4, 2025, Evangelina Fermin did not have a website.

Evangelina Fermin

Jackie Rowe-Adams - NYC Health + Hospitals

Jackie is originally from Harlem. She attended Wadleigh Junior High School and Benjamin Franklin High School. She lives in Harlem with her husband, William Adams, and has two sons.

Jackie currently works as the president and co-founder of Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E., a nonprofit focused on youth violence prevention. She previously worked as a music specialist for New York City Parks and Recreation and has held leadership roles on various community boards and advisory committees.

NY State Board of Elections - Jackie Rowe Adams

Jackie Rowe-Adams was elected a Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2020.

As of June 4, 2025, Jackie Rowe-Adams did not have a website or any information online.

Jackie Rowe-Adams

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

As of June 4, 2025, Jenny Garcia did not have a website or any information online.

Jenny Garcia

Johanna earned her bachelor’s degree from New York University. She lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

Johanna currently works as chief of staff in the New York State Senate. She previously worked as campaign manager for a state senate campaign, chief of staff in the New York City Council, executive director at The City College of New York, and interim executive director of the New York City Council Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus.

Johanna Garcia - Ballotpedia

Johanna Garcia previously served as a delegate to the judicial convention for New York’s 71st Assembly District. She was elected in 2020. She previously ran for New York City Council District 10 in 2021, but did not win.

As of June 4, 2025, Johanna Garcia did not have a website or any information online.

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Johanna Garcia

As of May 9, 2025, Jose Ferreria Torres did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 4, 2025, Jose Ferreria Torres did not have a website or any information online.

Jose Ferreria Torres

As of May 16, 2025, Juan Armando Penalo Ramos did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 4, 2025, Juan Armando Penalo Ramos did not have a website or any information online.

Juan Armando Penalo Ramos

As of May 8, 2025, Juana H. Luna did not have a website or any information online.

NY State Board of Elections - Juana H. Luna

Juana H. Luna was previously elected Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2020.

As of June 4, 2025, Juana H. Luna did not have a website or any information online.

Juana H. Luna

As of May 12, 2025, Julia Guzman did not have a website or any information online.

Julia Guzman, New York State Board of Elections

Julia Guzman was previously elected Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in New York in 2020. 

As of June 4, 2025, Julia Guzman did not have a website or any information online.

Julia Guzman

Laurie lives in New York City. She holds a bachelor’s degree in religion and psychology from Earldom College. 

Laurie works as a community affairs representative and constituent liaison for Congressman Adriano Espaillat. She previously worked as an executive director at the Lower East Side Jewish Conservatory. 

Laurie Tobias-Cohen | New York State Board of Elections

Laurie Tobias-Cohen ran for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2020, but she did not win. 

As of June 4, 2025, Laurie Tobias-Cohen did not have a website or any information online.

Laurie Tobias-Cohen

As of May 9, 2025, Mayra Marmol Peralta did not have a website or any information online.

Mayra Marmol Peralta's run for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 is her first campaign for elected office.

As of June 4, 2025, Mayra Marmol Peralta did not have a website or any information online.

Mayra Marmol Peralta

As of May 8, 2025, Nancy Brown did not have a website or any information online.

NY State Board of Elections - Nancy Brown

Nancy Brown was elected an Alternate Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2020.

As of June 4, 2025, Nancy Brown did not have a website or any information online.

Nancy Brown

Patricia earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from City College of the City University of New York. She lives in New York, New York.

Patricia currently works in workforce development and career counseling. She previously worked as a senior career counselor and trainer at the New York Urban League, and as director of client services at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also held management positions at Macy’s and worked at companies including the Walt Disney Company, Merrill Lynch, and American Express.

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Patricia Scarborough was elected Delegate for Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2024.

As of June 4, 2025, Patricia Scarborough’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Patricia Scarborough

As of May 8, 2025, Rita Miller did not have a website or any information online.

NY Board of Elections - Rita Miller

Rita Miller was previously elected a Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 71 in 2020.

As of June 4, 2025, Rita Miller did not have a website or any information online.

Rita Miller

- 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.

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