Nathalia Fernandez

Nathalia Fernandez is an American politician from New York. She is a Democrat and currently represents the New York State Assembly's 80th District. Her district is in the Bronx and includes Allerton, Pelham Gardens, and Morris Park, among other areas.[1]

Nathalia Fernandez
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 80th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Mark Gjonaj
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Hofstra University
Website	Assembly website

Early life

Fernandez was born to parents William and Sonia. Her father immigrated to the United States from Cuba and her mother immigrated from Colombia. She grew up in Rockland County and later Westchester County, where she graduated from high school. Fernandez attended Hofstra University.[2]

Political career

In 2012, Fernandez volunteered for Mark Gjonaj's campaign for New York State Assembly. After Gjonaj won, Fernandez joined his staff as executive coordinator. She later rose to be Gjonaj's Chief of Staff.[3]

In 2017, Fernandez joined the staff of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as the representative of his office to the Bronx.[2]

Following the election of Mark Gjonaj to the New York City Council, the 80th New York State Assembly district was left vacant and a special election was held on April 24, 2018. Fernandez ran on the Democratic and Independence party lines against Gene DeFrancis, who ran on the Republican, Conservative, and Reform party lines.[4]

In late 2018, Fernandez ran for a full term in the Assembly. She was unopposed for the democratic nomination. Fernandez ran on the Democratic party line against Louis Perri, who ran on the Republican and Conservative lines. Fernandez won over 81% of the vote.

References

1. "Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez - District Map". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
2. "Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez - Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
3. "About Nathalia". Retrieved 11 November 2018.
4. "Certified Results for the April 24, 2018 Special Election" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved 8 November 2018.