Preceded by Nelson Castro Political party Democratic Party Alma mater University at Buffalo | Name Victor Pichardo | |
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Born August 27, 1984 (age 39)
New York, New York ( 1984-08-27 ) Committees Cities, Higher Education, Housing, Real Property Taxation, Small Business, Social Services Residence The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States | ||
Other political
affiliations Working Families Party | ||
Assemblymember Victor M. pichardo
Victor M. Pichardo (born August 27, 1984) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing 86th New York State Assembly District, which includes the University and Morris Heights, Mount Eden, Kingsbridge, Tremont, and Fordham sections of the Bronx.
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Early life and career
He attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.
Pichardo went on to work for U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer as a staff assistant and was eventually promoted to Community Outreach Coordinator. During his time with Senator Schumer, Pichardo worked on such important issues such as Comprehensive Immigration Reform, the DREAM Act and the Affordable Care Act.
After serving for 4 years in Senator Schumer’s office, Pichardo became an Associate Director of Public Relations at Mercy College. In 2012, Pichardo left Mercy to join New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera’s staff as Director of Community Affairs.
Political career
Pichardo was elected to the New York State Assembly in a November 2013 special election. In the special election, Pichardo was endorsed by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, and then-Bronx Democratic Party Chairman Carl Heastie.
In 2014, Pichardo was re-elected to a full term in the New York State Assembly with 95 percent of the vote. He defeated challengers Rene Santos and Jose Marte.
In 2016, Pichardo was re-elected to a full term in the New York State Assembly with the highest percentage of the vote. Endorsed by major supporters,union leaders,community organizations,democratic parties statewide. Pichardo's campaign manager made National History in 2008 as the Bronx Campaign Captain for United States President Barack H.Obama and 2009 NYC Comptroller John C.Liu also worked on Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Special Election.