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Samantha Kattan Launches Campaign for Queens Assembly Seat

1/7/2026

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Samantha Kattan, a socialist tenant organizer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), announced her candidacy for New York Assembly District 37 in western Queens.
She aims to succeed Assembly Member Claire Valdez, who plans to run for Congress.
Kattan has lived in Ridgewood for over five years and works at the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board.
She has supported Phara Souffrant Forrest's campaign in Brooklyn.
The Democratic Socialists of America is expected to endorse her since she is the only candidate filed for the district, and a candidate forum is scheduled for January 14 to discuss endorsements.

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Samantha Kattan, a socialist tenant organizer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), announced her candidacy for New York Assembly District 37 in western Queens.
She aims to succeed Assembly Member Claire Valdez, who plans to run for Congress.
Kattan has lived in Ridgewood for over five years and works at the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board.
She has supported Phara Souffrant Forrest's campaign in Brooklyn.
The Democratic Socialists of America is expected to endorse her since she is the only candidate filed for the district, and a candidate forum is scheduled for January 14 to discuss endorsements.