Karines Reyes
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 87th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byLuis R. Sepúlveda
Personal details
Born (1985-10-12) October 12, 1985
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationBronx Community College (AS)
Chamberlain University (BS)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Karines Reyes is a Dominican-American politician and nurse from the state of New York. A Democrat, Reyes has represented the 87th district of the New York State Assembly, covering Parkchester and Castle Hill, since 2019.[1][2]

Career

Reyes was born in the Dominican Republic to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican father, and immigrated to the United States at age 6.[1] She obtained her degree in nursing in 2013, and has worked as an oncology nurse at the Montefiore Medical Center since 2014.[3]

Electoral history

In June 2018, Reyes announced her campaign for the Assembly's 87th district, vacated by Luis R. Sepúlveda, who had been elected to the State Senate in a special election.[4] After handily defeating two other Democrats in the September primary, Reyes won the general election against Republican Alpheaus Marcus with 94% of the vote.[5]

Personal life

Reyes lives in the Bronx with her two sons.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Assemblymember Karines Reyes". New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  2. "Karines Reyes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  3. "Karines Reyes' Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. Robert Press (June 5, 2018). "Newcomer Karines Reyes Announces for 87th Assembly District Vacancy". The Bronx Chronicle. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  5. "Certified Results from the November 6, 2018 General Election for NYS Assembly" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  6. "About Karines". Karines Reyes, Democrat for Assembly. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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