Maritza Davila

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Maritza Davila

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth November 16, 1963 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Maritza Davila holds an Associate of Arts in Political Science and has demonstrated a commitment to public service through various leadership roles. She has spent a significant portion of her career advocating for community-based issues, including affordable housing, tenant rights, and educational access. Davila has also held prominent positions within the New York State Assembly, showcasing her legislative acumen and dedication to progressive causes. Her experience managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to public service highlights her versatile skill set and capacity for leadership.

Political Ideas

Maritza Davila combines a progressive stance on parole justice and women’s rights with a localized focus on affordable housing and tenant rights, revealing a nuanced approach that balances ideological commitment with community-specific advocacy. Her legislative efforts to expand access to quality education, particularly for children with special needs, showcase an ideological agility that prioritizes social equity. Davila's consistent high scores from the New York League of Conservation Voters contrast sharply with her low ratings from the New York Conservative Party, highlighting a strategic tension between environmental advocacy and conservative opposition. Despite her left-leaning voting record, her challenge to the Kings County Democratic Party Chair suggests a willingness to confront internal party dynamics.

Campaigns
2024: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

53rd District New York State Assembly

33,100 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Social Services
Chair
Housing
Member
Rules
Member
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Member
Children and Families
Member
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus
Member
Legislative Women's Caucus
Member
Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
Member
Task Force on Women's Issues
Member
Task Force on New Americans
Member
2022: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

53 District, General election

20,154 votes (80.93%)

Win
2020: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

53 District, General election

38,791 votes (86.52%)

Win
2018: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

53 District, General election

30,074 votes (92.94%)

Win

53 District, Primary Democrat Election

10,505 votes (82.02%)

Win
2016: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

53 District, General election

35,394 votes (87.01%)

Win
2014: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

53 District, General election

9,706 votes (81.15%)

Win
2013: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

53 District, General election

9,000 votes (70.83%)

Win