Larinda Camille Hooks is an American politician.[1] She has served in the New York State Assembly, representing the 35th district, come 2025. A Democrat, she will represent the Queens neighborhoods of East Elmhurst, LeFrak City, and parts of Corona, Woodside, Elmhurst and Rego Park, Queens.
Larinda Hooks | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the New York State Assembly for the 35th district | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Jeffrion L. Aubry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Corona, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
In the 2024 New York State Assembly election, she succeeded Jeffrion Aubry, winning unopposed after winning the Democratic primary in June 2024.[2]
Career
editHooks served in different local and civic organizations, prior to entering politics. She also served as a member of Queens' 3rd community board and as a district leader for Part A of the 35th district.[3] In December 2023, incumbent assemblymember Jeffrion L. Aubry announced he would not seek re-election, and subsequently endorsed Hooks as his successor.[4] She also received endorsements from Gregory Meeks, Donovan Richards and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She won the Democratic primary on June 25, against former city councilman and state senator Hiram Monserrate.
References
edit- ^ "Larinda Hooks". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Hooks secures Dem nod in 35th District". www.qchron.com. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Smith, Rachel Holliday (2022-04-21). "What Is a District Leader? Your Guide to New York's 'Micro Elected Officials'". thecity.nyc. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Parry, Bill (2024-12-06). "Queens AM Aubry announces retirement, endorses long-time community leader as successor". www.qns.com. Retrieved 2024-12-01.