González-Rojas announced her candidacy for the 13th state Senate District, challenging Jessica Ramos. She is supported by prominent Queens politicians and is known for her grassroots organizing. In a video, González-Rojas emphasized the need for collaboration in politics and the importance of addressing community needs. Both candidates share similar backgrounds and progressive values, having previously won against conservative incumbents. Notably, González-Rojas identifies as a democratic socialist, while Ramos does not.
"Too often, politics gets stuck in ego and gridlock," González-Rojas says in the video. "I spent my life organizing, advocating and working in diverse coalitions to get things done. ... We need a state senator that's going to bring people together across city, state and federal government in order to fight for Queens and deliver for our communities."
González-Rojas and Ramos have much in common. They are both progressive Latina politicians named Jessica who won elections to the state Legislature by primarying more conservative incumbents.
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