2026 New York General Election

In his first term, Ron made national and international news by mediating an issue between local businesses and senior citizens in the community seeking a social space in Flushing’s crowded neighborhood. In response, he wrote and introduced the “Community Corner Cafe Fund”- legislation that sought to grant tax credit to cafes, restaurants, and diners that collaborate with local nonprofits to serve and provide services to older adults.

Ron Kim — Biography | New York State Assembly

In his second term, Ron made national news once again by working with Governor Cuomo to implement long-term resolutions to regulate and reform the nail salon industry in New York City. The new legislation and accompanying initiatives would secure safer working conditions for the employees of over 4,000 small businesses across the city.

Introduced the Community Corner Cafe Fund to provide tax credits to eateries partnering with nonprofits to serve older adults.

Implemented legislation and initiatives to regulate New York City nail salons and improve working conditions for employees.

- Introduced the Community Corner Cafe Fund to provide tax credits to eateries partnering with nonprofits to serve older adults.
- Implemented legislation and initiatives to regulate New York City nail salons and improve working conditions for employees.

Economy

As of September 9, 2026, Ron Kim did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Ron Kim
Democratic
Running as Candidate for
State Assembly District 40
Party Enrolled in
Democratic
Top Three Issues
Saving lives during COVID-19
Delivering emergency COVID-19 benefits
Testing EVERYONE for COVID-19

Ron Kim — 2020 NYC Votes candidate profile

Candidate Statement
We are facing perhaps the worst health and economic crisis this state and country has ever seen. For weeks, I led the efforts to expose the truth behind the nursing home deaths, introduced legislative solutions to make our economy work again for everyone, and led the fight in delivering mobile testing centers in underserved neighborhoods.

He has sponsored numerous bills, including: A.7642, which seeks to raise the age of criminal responsibility for certain crimes; A.8050, which would amend civil service law in relation to implementing a minority employment act within New York State; and A.6530, which seeks to secure equal access to health and human services for limited English speaking individuals.

Prioritizes emergency COVID-19 benefits and COVID-19 testing for everyone.

Said he led efforts to deliver mobile COVID-19 testing centers in underserved neighborhoods.

Sponsored A.6530 to secure equal access to health and human services for people with limited English proficiency.

- Prioritizes emergency COVID-19 benefits and COVID-19 testing for everyone.
- Said he led efforts to deliver mobile COVID-19 testing centers in underserved neighborhoods.
- Sponsored A.6530 to secure equal access to health and human services for people with limited English proficiency.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Chen accused Kim of supporting defunding the NYPD, prompting Kim – who has been critical of law enforcement responses to hate crimes in the past – to highlight more recent funding for the NYPD in his district. “Public safety was one of the top issues, but it's not just a simple issue,” Kim told City & State at his victory party, noting that building good relationships with local precincts is important, as is supplying jobs and affordable housing. “It’s easy to just say, ‘Arrest everyone, keep everyone safe.’ That’s an easy way to deliver safety. It’s much harder to build long-term solutions to keep everybody safe, and I want to hold myself and other Democrats accountable to make sure we can deliver on solutions.”

Ron Kim declares victory in acrimonious Assembly reelection bid

Calls for long-term public-safety solutions including relationships with local precincts, jobs, and affordable housing.

Sponsored A.7642 to raise the age of criminal responsibility for certain crimes.

- Calls for long-term public-safety solutions including relationships with local precincts, jobs, and affordable housing.
- Sponsored A.7642 to raise the age of criminal responsibility for certain crimes.

Public Safety

Since his election in 2012, Ron has stood firm in his message of striving to provide quality education for all students, securing funding for local schools, and supporting small businesses in the Flushing community.

As a tireless advocate for the diverse needs of his multicultural district, Assemblyman Kim also collaborated with Mayor de Blasio, Congresswoman Meng, and State Senator Squadron to write and submit legislation establishing the Asian Lunar New Year as a New York City school holiday. In June 2015, Mayor de Blasio publicly announced that the Asian Lunar New Year would be designated as an official NYC school holiday.

Supports funding local schools and providing quality education for all students.

Co-wrote legislation establishing Lunar New Year as a New York City public-school holiday.

- Supports funding local schools and providing quality education for all students.
- Co-wrote legislation establishing Lunar New Year as a New York City public-school holiday.

Education

Housing & Urban Development

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- Sponsored A.7642 to raise the age of criminal responsibility for certain crimes.

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