New York State Assembly District 72 in State Assembly District 72, New York

2026 Primary Election

• Manny De Los Santos — Member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 72 in Washington Heights, New York

  Manny De Los Santos was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Washington Heights, Manhattan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University at Albany, SUNY. Before his election to the Assembly, he worked for 13 years as a social worker and Community School Director in New York City public schools. His career also includes roles as a campaign manager for Congressman Adriano Espaillat, assistant vice president of the Hamilton Campaign Network, and vice president of MirRam Group for government relations. He has been a member of the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) and Community Board 12. He assumed office as the Assemblymember for District 72 on February 17, 2022.