Hiram Monserrate

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Hiram Monserrate
Image of Hiram Monserrate
Prior offices
New York City Council District 21

New York State Senate District 13
Successor: Jose Peralta

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 25, 2024

Education

High school

Jamaica High School

Associate

Queensborough Community College, 1995

Bachelor's

Queens College, 1993

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

Years of service

1985 - 1990

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Personal
Birthplace
New York, N.Y.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Politician
Contact

Hiram Monserrate (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office in 2008. He left office in 2010.

Monserrate (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 35. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.

Monserrate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Hiram Monserrate was born in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1990. Monserrate earned a high school diploma from Jamaica High School, a bachelor's degree from the City University of New York, Queens College in 1993, and an associate degree from Queensborough Community College in 1995. His career experience includes working in law enforcement and as a politician.[1][2]

Elections

2024

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

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General election for New York State Assembly District 35

Larinda Hooks is running in the general election for New York State Assembly District 35 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
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Larinda Hooks (Working Families Party / D)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 35

Larinda Hooks defeated Hiram Monserrate in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 35 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Larinda Hooks
 
59.1
 
2,052
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Hiram Monserrate Candidate Connection
 
40.5
 
1,405
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
16

Total votes: 3,473
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Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Larinda Hooks advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 35.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2023

See also: City elections in New York, New York (2023)

General election

General election for New York City Council District 21

Incumbent Francisco Moya won election in the general election for New York City Council District 21 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Francisco Moya (D)
 
97.0
 
3,062
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.0
 
94

Total votes: 3,156
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 21

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Francisco Moya in round 1 .


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Republican primary election

Republican Primary for New York City Council District 21

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 35

Incumbent Jeffrion Aubry won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 35 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jeffrion Aubry (D)
 
98.6
 
10,168
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.4
 
149

Total votes: 10,317
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 35

Incumbent Jeffrion Aubry defeated Hiram Monserrate in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 35 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jeffrion Aubry
 
62.0
 
2,716
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Hiram Monserrate Candidate Connection
 
37.6
 
1,649
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
17

Total votes: 4,382
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2020

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 35

Incumbent Jeffrion Aubry defeated Han Khon To in the general election for New York State Assembly District 35 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jeffrion Aubry (D)
 
77.9
 
22,723
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Han Khon To (R / Conservative Party / Save Our City Party)
 
22.0
 
6,412
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
33

Total votes: 29,168
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 35

Incumbent Jeffrion Aubry defeated Hiram Monserrate in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 35 on June 23, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jeffrion Aubry
 
65.1
 
5,197
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Hiram Monserrate
 
34.6
 
2,759
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
24

Total votes: 7,980
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Han Khon To advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 35.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Han Khon To advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 35.

2017

See also: Mayoral election in New York, New York (2017) and Municipal elections in New York, New York (2017)

Francisco Moya defeated Hiram Monserrate in the Democratic primary for the District 21 seat on the New York City Council.[3]

New York City Council, District 21 Democratic Primary Election, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Francisco Moya 55.07% 3,654
Hiram Monserrate 44.27% 2,937
Write-in votes 0.66% 44
Total Votes 6,635
Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017


Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Hiram Monserrate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Monserrate's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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A Devoted Family Man and Community Advocate

Hiram Monserrate is not just a dedicated public servant; he is a husband, son, father, and brother committed to creating safer streets and a secure community for all. With an intimate knowledge of every inch of the 35th district, Hiram's journey began as a member of the NYPD at the age of 21, with one of his initial assignments being foot patrol on 108th Street. Since then, he has steadfastly prioritized public safety, understanding its paramount importance to our community.

In 2001, Hiram made history by becoming the first Latino elected to public office in Queens. His honor extended to representing Rego Park, Corona, East Elmhurst, and Elmhurst in the New York City Council.

Hiram's commitment to community engagement is deeply rooted in his identity as a life-long Queens resident. Recognizing the diversity that defines our community, he consistently focuses on addressing the issues that matter most to the people he serves. With a career in public service spanning decades, Hiram has proven time and again that his dedication to the community is unwavering.

As a champion of the community, Hiram's campaign is centered on ensuring that the voices of NY-35 are not just heard but truly listened to. In these challenging times, he brings experienced leadership and genuine community engagement to the forefront, aiming to address the real issues facing our district and forge a path toward a better future.


  • Always Working For Our Community As an elected official and an activist, Hiram has been fighting for Queens residents from the beginning.
  • Crime still is a major issue leading our communities to be less safe. The garbage cans are overflowing with trash. Inflation is up, property taxes are up, utility bills are skyrocketing and Albany politicians focus on failed policies. We don't need more of the same. I live in this community. My wife and I are raising our son here. I served 12 years as a police officer, and almost 10 years in government, I know how to keep our community safe. I know what our community needs and am prepared to ensure safe streets, clean streets and a better community for all.
  • Shelters are being concentrated in our District. Projects that our community does not want like an Airtrain and massive soccer stadiums should be stopped for good. Yet community forums, town halls, and discussions have been far and few. Our community has been ignored and elected have failed to engage real concerns. I’m on a mission to keep our community safe. I know how to do it.

Voting Rights, park revitalization, funding libraries, senior centers, education, parking meters, veteran centers, living standards, immigration rights, discrimination, equitable shelters, affordable housing, drug reform, mental health, tax reform, education, public safety, renters & landlords.

A legacy of public service in defense of the people

Hiram began career in public service at 17 years old by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, where he learned discipline and focus early. During his service, he received the National Defense Ribbon and the Good Conduct Meda

The Bible. It is a guide that we should use to strive in being better human beings. the bible has many great life lessons is also extremely valuable to the reader from a historical perspective.

Yes, since understanding the legislative process and policies help craft and pass legislation properly.

Yes, having extensive networks and relationship can be invaluable in building coalitions, garnering support for legislative initiatives, and collaborating across party lines to achieve common goals.

Transparency holds immense significance as it motivates governments to embrace prudent fiscal policies and practices, fostering trust between governance entities and citizens. By shedding light on financial matters, it serves to uncover and discourage corrupt activities. Additionally, transparency facilitates improved planning, evaluation, and refinement of public services and programs, ensuring their optimal implementation for the benefit of society.

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2023

Hiram Monserrate did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

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Candidate Connection

Hiram Monserrate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Monserrate's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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A Husband, Son, Father, & Brother dedicated to advocating for safer streets and a safer community.

Hiram Monserrate knows every inch of the 35th district and how to keep us safe. He became a member of the NYPD at 21, and one of his first assignments was foot patrol on 108th Street. Since then, he has understood that our public safety is paramount.

Hiram made history in 2001 when he became the first Latino elected to public office in Queens, having the honor of representing Regal Park, Corona, East Elmhurst and Elmhurst in the New York City Council.

Hiram values community engagement. As a life-long Queens resident, he knows how diverse we are. He always focuses on issues affecting the community first, and his life-long career in public service, which spans decades, attests to that. He understands what we need.

Hiram’s campaign is about ensuring that NY-35 voices are heard. Through active leadership and community engagement, Hiram will ensure that the real issues facing our district during today’s difficult times are addressed.

PUBLIC SAFETY
HEALTHCARE
MTA
AFFORDABLE HOUSING

United States Marines served 6 years in total active duty and reserves

There should be a cooperative but also adversarial relationship that mandates creating real consensus.

Public Safety
Healtcare
Education
The Very High cost of living and taxes in NYS

All lifetime experience is valuable for legislators so as to bring different perspectives. Being stagnant in a position too long stiffles progress.

Yes to create consensus and galvanize support for different legislative measures.

Complete non-partisan process.

No. I want to represent my community at the local level and deal with the lack of Public Safety, Sanitation, Healthcare and to improve the MTA

Compromise is always an essential part of the legislative process but it should never be allowed to make our society less safe.

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2020

Hiram Monserrate did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2017

In the New York Campaign Finance Board's voter guide, Monserrate listed his top three issues as:

  1. Creating Affordable Housing
  2. A New Willets Point Plan
  3. Ease Overcrowded Schools[9]
—Hiram Monserrate[10]

Campaign finance summary


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Hiram Monserrate campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New York State Assembly District 35Lost primary$0 $0
2022New York State Assembly District 35Lost primary$44,313 $0
2020New York State Assembly District 35Lost primary$86,972 N/A**
Grand total$131,285 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Committee assignments

Noteworthy events

Felony indictment, expulsion, and court battle

A grand jury indicted Monserrate on felony assault charges on March 23, 2009. Monserrate was charged with stabbing his girlfriend with a drinking glass in December 2008.

Monserrate was cleared of the felony counts in October 2009 and convicted of misdemeanor assault.[11] He was sentenced in December 2009 to three years probation.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) called Monserrate's actions "disgraceful, despicable, deplorable" but did not offer an opinion on his future, saying it was "up to the Senate."[12]

On February 9, 2010, the New York State Senate voted 53-8 to expel Monserrate.[13] The vote came after approximately five hours of closed-door negotiations by Senate Democrats. It was the first time since the 1920s that a member of the Legislature was forced out of office.[14]

Monserrate said that he planned to fight for his reinstatement in court, saying that only his constituents could vote him out. On February 19, Judge William Pauley of the United States District Court in Manhattan stated that the power of a legislative body to expel its members is "embedded in American Democracy," and denied Monserrate’s request to block his removal.[15]

Campaign finance

On February 13, 2020, the New York City Campaign Finance Board fined Monserrate over $26,000 for failing to obey various campaign finance regulations during his 2017 campaign for the city council of New York. The violations including exceeding the campaign spending limit. A spokesperson for Monserrate stated that Monserrate would pay the fines.[16][17]

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 14, 2022
  2. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 16, 2024
  3. Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
  4. New York Times, "NY State Legislative Election Results," accessed February 11, 2014
  5. Queens Campaigner, "Suarezmotta Kept Off Ballot by Board," October 28, 2010
  6. NBC New York, "Monserrate Files Petition in Bid to Retake Seat," February 23, 2010
  7. AM NY, "Booted senator nears run for old seat," February 23, 2010
  8. New York Daily News, "Ousted state Sen. Hiram Monserrate loses bid to regain seat as Assemblyman Jose Peralta triumphs," March 16, 2010
  9. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  10. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named seventeen
  11. NY Daily News, "Monserrate convicted of misdemeanor," October 15, 2009
  12. NY Daily News, "Bloomberg: Monserrate's Actions 'Disgraceful, Despicable, Deplorable'," October 18, 2009
  13. Associated Press, "NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker," February 9, 2010
  14. New York Times, "Lawmakers Expel N.Y. State Senator Over Assault," February 9, 2010
  15. New York Times, "Judge Declines to Reverse Monserrate’s Expulsion From the State Senate," February 19, 2010
  16. ABC14 News, "Disgraced Pol Hiram Monserrate Hit With $26K Fine," February 13, 2020
  17. New York Daily News, "Hiram Monserrate, disgraced Queens politician, hit with steep fines for campaign finance violations," February 13, 2020

Political offices
Preceded by
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New York State Senate District 13
2008-2010
Succeeded by
Jose Peralta (D)
Preceded by
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New York City Council District 21
Succeeded by
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