Karines Reyes Explained

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 emigrated 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]

Notes and References

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