Michaelle C. Solages | |
|---|---|
 Solages in 2021 | |
| Deputy Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Speaker | Carl Heastie |
| Preceded by | Phil Ramos |
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Grace Meng[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1985-05-27)May 27, 1985 (age 40) Elmont, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Elmont, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University (BS) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Official website |
Michaelle C. Solages (born May 27, 1985) is an American politician serving as a member of theNew York State Assembly, representing the 22nd district which includes portions of the town ofHempstead inNassau County onLong Island. ADemocrat, Solages was first elected in 2012.
Solages was born and raised inElmont, New York. She graduated with a bachelor's degree fromHofstra University's School of Education, Health and Human Services. Following graduation, Solages worked as a supervisor of access services at Hofstra'sAxinn Library, modernizing library resources.[2] She also worked as a legislative aide for a time.
In 2012, Solages won the Democratic nomination in the newly created 22nd district, which was drawn as a Democratic stronghold.[3] She easily won her first election, and since then has never faced serious opposition. She is the first person ofHaitian descent to be elected to the Assembly.[4] In the Assembly, Solages serves as the Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus.
In 2019, Solages put forth legislation to prohibitvirginity tests.[5]
In 2025, Solages was an honoree at the 2025 McSilver Awards.[6]
Solages resides inElmont, New York with her family. Her brother isNassau County Legislator Carrié Solages.[7]
