Jenifer Rajkumar (born September 1, 1982) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 38th district. A Democrat, she represents the Queens neighborhoods of Glendale, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, and Woodhaven.

Jenifer Rajkumar is a lawyer, professor, and government leader who made history as the first South Asian-American woman ever to be elected to a state office in New York.

4 days ago · NEW YORK — State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar is planning to challenge incumbent Jumaane Williams for the role of New York City public advocate — a watchdog position the far-left Williams ...

3 days ago · Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has officially announced her candidacy for New York City Public Advocate, opting out of a previous bid for Comptroller.. After engaging with thousands of residents ...

11 hours ago · Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) has ended her campaign for city comptroller and instead thrown her hat in the ring for public advocate. She will face incumbent Jumaane Williams, who ...

3 days ago · Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar is pivoting her political ambitions to New York City’s public advocate office. The Democrat who has represented the 38th Assembly District — which ...

Nov 5, 2024 · Incumbent Jenifer Rajkumar won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 38 on November 5, 2024.

New Yorkers of every faith and background have celebrated Assemblywoman Rajkumar’s historic victory, beginning with a celebration at City Hall with Mayor Adams. She also hosted a celebration that toured multiple Hindu temples in Queens.

South Queens, NY (January 31, 2023) - Today, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-AD 38) convened dozens of advocates and state legislators to call for passage of her landmark bill providing vital support to women who suffer a stillbirth.

Nov 19, 2023 · The first South Asian-American woman ever elected to New York State Office, Assemblywoman Rajkumar has been a champion of empowering the Asian American community. In her historic election, she brought many Asian Americans into the political process for the first time, increasing voter turnout by three times the most it had ever been.