Victor M. Pichardo | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 86th district | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – September 10, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Castro |
| Succeeded by | Yudelka Tapia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1984-08-27)August 27, 1984 (age 41) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Working Families Party |
| Residence | Bronx, New York |
| Alma mater | University at Buffalo |
| Committees | Cities, Higher Education, Housing, Real Property Taxation, Small Business, Social Services |
| Website | Assembly website |
Victor M. Pichardo (born August 27, 1984) is a formerDemocratic member of theNew 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 theBronx.
He attended theState University of New York at Buffalo where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications.[1]
Pichardo went on to work for U.S. SenatorChuck 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 ComprehensiveImmigration Reform, theDREAM Act and theAffordable Care Act.
After serving for 4 years in Senator Schumer's office, Pichardo became an associate director of Public Relations atMercy College. In 2012, Pichardo left Mercy to join New York State SenatorGustavo Rivera's staff as Director of Community Affairs.[2][3]
Pichardo was elected to the New York State Assembly in a November 2013 special election.[4] In the special election, Pichardo was endorsed by U.S. SenatorChuck Schumer, State SenatorGustavo Rivera, and then-Bronx Democratic Party ChairmanCarl Heastie.[2]
In 2014, Pichardo was re-elected to a full term in theNew York State Assembly with 95 percent of the vote. He defeated challengers Rene Santos and Jose Marte.[5]
In 2016, Pichardo was re-elected to a full term in the New York State Assembly with the highest percentage of the vote.
In August 2021, Victor Pichardo announced that he will quit being a member of the New York State Assembly after serving 8 years (4 terms) representing his assembly district in the Bronx before the redistricting process begins. He cited a need to spend more time with his wife and two children.[6]
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| New York State Assembly | ||
| Preceded by | New York State Assembly, 86th District January 1, 2014 – August 30, 2021 | Succeeded by |
