Nathalia Fernandez
2023 - Present
2027
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Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 34. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Fernandez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 34. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Nathalia Fernandez earned a B.A. in public relations from Hofstra University in 2010. Her career experience includes working as an administrative assistant at Genesis Realty Group and as an executive coordinator and chief of staff to Assemblymember Mark Gjonaj. Fernandez served as a Bronx regional representative in the Office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Fernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee
- Cities Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee
- Social Services Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
2019-2020
Fernandez was assigned to the following committees:
- Cities Committee
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee
- Social Services Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 34
Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez defeated Edwinna Herrera in the general election for New York State Senate District 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nathalia Fernandez (D) | 67.1 | 47,552 | |
| Edwinna Herrera (R / Conservative Party) | 32.6 | 23,115 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 180 | ||
| Total votes: 70,847 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 34.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Edwinna Herrera advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 34.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Edwinna Herrera advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 34.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Fernandez in this election.
2022
State House
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 80
John Zaccaro Jr. defeated Phyllis Nastasio in the general election for New York State Assembly District 80 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Zaccaro Jr. (D) | 69.5 | 12,212 | |
 | Phyllis Nastasio (R / Conservative Party) | 30.4 | 5,350 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 17,579 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nathalia Fernandez (D / Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Irene Estrada (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Phyllis Nastasio advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Phyllis Nastasio advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
State Senate
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 34
Nathalia Fernandez defeated Samantha Zherka in the general election for New York State Senate District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nathalia Fernandez (D) | 65.2 | 34,378 | |
| Samantha Zherka (R / Conservative Party) | 34.8 | 18,335 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 52,731 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 34
Nathalia Fernandez defeated Christian Amato and John Perez in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 34 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nathalia Fernandez | 63.0 | 4,209 | |
| Christian Amato | 27.0 | 1,805 | ||
| John Perez | 8.7 | 580 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 84 | ||
| Total votes: 6,678 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Samantha Zherka advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 34.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dianna Miranda (R)
- Jose Zapata (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Samantha Zherka advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 34.
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Bronx County, New York (2021)
General election
General election for Bronx Borough President
Vanessa Gibson defeated Janelle King and Sammy Ravelo in the general election for Bronx Borough President on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Vanessa Gibson (D) | 79.9 | 94,886 | |
| Janelle King (R) | 13.4 | 15,920 | |
| Sammy Ravelo (Conservative Party) | 6.5 | 7,735 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 170 | ||
| Total votes: 118,711 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Bronx Borough President
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Vanessa Gibson in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
| Total votes: 101,463 |
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Janelle King advanced from the Republican primary for Bronx Borough President.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Sammy Ravelo advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Bronx Borough President.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 80
Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez defeated Gene DeFrancis and Elizabeth Perri in the general election for New York State Assembly District 80 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nathalia Fernandez (D) | 79.2 | 28,385 | |
| Gene DeFrancis (R) | 17.7 | 6,337 | ||
| Elizabeth Perri (Conservative Party) | 3.0 | 1,084 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 35,856 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Colesanti (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Irene Estrada (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Colesanti advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Elizabeth Perri advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
2018
Regular election
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 80
Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez defeated Louis Perri in the general election for New York State Assembly District 80 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nathalia Fernandez (D) | 86.4 | 21,241 | |
| Louis Perri (R) | 13.5 | 3,314 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 24,571 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 80
Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 80 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Nathalia Fernandez | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 80
Louis Perri advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 80 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Louis Perri |
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Special election
A special election for the position of New York State Assembly District 80 was held on April 24, 2018.
The seat was left vacant after the resignation of Mark Gjonaj (D). Gjonaj resigned after winning election to the District 13 seat on the New York City Council in New York.
Nathalia Fernandez (D) defeated Gene DeFrancis (R) in the special election.
| New York State Assembly, District 80 Special Election, 2018 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Nathalia Fernandez |
81.9% | 1,669 | |
| Republican | Gene Defrancis | 18.1% | 369 | |
| Total Votes | 2,038 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections | ||||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Nathalia Fernandez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fernandez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Nathalia Fernandez and I am running for State Senate in the 34th District. I’m a proud latina and daughter of immigrants. Like many in the Bronx, my story starts with my parents coming to this country to seek opportunity. Watching my father start and run his own small business, I was taught the value of hard work and community, which sparked a lifelong passion for public service.I want to build resiliency for our coastal communities, increase transit access, funding for our schools and bring good paying jobs to uplift our local economy.
- I am a voice for this community. As an Assemblymember, I have made it a point to be present in our neighborhoods, having real conversations with our constituents and bringing those concerns to the halls of Albany. My work is geared towards real solutions.
- I want The Bronx and Westchester not to just recover from the pandemic, but to thrive and I have the experience to make that happen.
- I have brought millions of dollars to schools, parks, community groups and health institutions in my current district.
Climate change is a constant concern for this area. Our coastal communities are threatened and our roads and transit systems often flood. We need to build long term resilience for this district through investing in infrastructure that stays strong against climate change and providing homeowners with assistance to protect their property.
Transportation access is another central priority. The East Bronx is a transportation desert. Since my days as a staffer, I have fought for transit access for this area and now I want to make that a reality. We need transit access to connect our communities and continue to build economic growth for the area.
I have a history of championing small businesses. While COVID set many local businesses back, I know I can give them the strength to thrive. I will do this through addressing the high property taxes that are getting in the way of their growth and honor the diversity of this district through uplifting minority and women owned businesses.
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2021
Nathalia Fernandez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Nathalia Fernandez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Senate District 34 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 34 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Alessandra Biaggi (D) |
New York State Senate District 34 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Mark Gjonaj (D) |
New York State Assembly District 80 2018-2023 |
Succeeded by John Zaccaro Jr. (D) |
