| Larinda Hooks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly for the 35th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrion L. Aubry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Corona, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
Larinda Camille Hooks is an American politician. 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.
In the 2024 New York State Assembly election, she succeeded Jeffrion Aubry, winning unopposed after winning the Democratic primary in June 2024.
Career
Hooks 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. In December 2023, incumbent assemblymember Jeffrion L. Aubry announced he would not seek re-election, and subsequently endorsed Hooks as his successor. 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
- "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.