Luis Sepulveda

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Luis R. Sepulveda

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth February 11, 1964 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Luis Sepulveda holds a Bachelor of Arts in natural sciences and a J.D. from Hofstra University. He spent a significant portion of his career in high-finance, managing institutional risk before transitioning to public service. Sepulveda has demonstrated leadership in advocating for economic, criminal justice, and educational reforms, particularly focusing on middle and working-class families. He has sponsored legislation aimed at criminal justice reform, including ending cash bail and establishing rehabilitation programs. Sepulveda has also been a vocal advocate for immigration rights, sponsoring bills to expand access to higher education and driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants.

Political Ideas

Luis Sepulveda's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive advocacy and strategic alliances, often surprising given his ideological leanings. He champions criminal justice reform and immigration rights, yet his endorsement of candidates from opposing factions reveals a highly calculated approach to regional interests. Sepulveda's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly localized strategy. His rhetoric consistently emphasizes community empowerment and inclusivity, even as personal controversies cloud his public image.

Campaigns
2024: New York State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

New York's 32nd State Senate district, 2024

45,549 votes (79.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Cities 1
Chair
Select Majority Task Force on Diversity in the Judiciary
Chair
Codes
Member
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction
Member
Finance
Member
Judiciary
Member
New York City Education
Member
Rules
Member
2020: New York State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2020 New York's 32nd State Senate district election

84,128 votes (95.49%)

Win
2018: New York State Senate

Election History

New York's 32nd State Senate district, 2018

59,149 votes (94.90%)

Loss

Winner: Patrick Delices

2016: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

87 District, General election

30,128 votes (79.52%)

Win

87 District, Primary Democrat Election

2,530 votes (72.76%)

Win
2014: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

87 District, General election

11,095 votes (87.90%)

Win
2012: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

87 District, General election

28,777 votes (80.41%)

Win