
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Vanessa Aronson
New York State Assembly, District 73 · New York
Backed byAbundance New York
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About Vanessa Aronson
VANESSA ARONSON is a dynamic leader and dedicated public servant running to represent the 73rd District of the New York State Assembly.
Vanessa has spent her career advocating for our community’s most pressing issues, from affordability and safety to public education, accessibility, and grassroots public engagement.
Most recently, Vanessa served as the Senior Director of Strategy at the ASPCA, where she worked to protect animals and strengthen our communities. She previously ran for City Council, placing in a close second place and is thrilled to be stepping up once again to serve our community.
Before entering politics, Vanessa was a NYC public school teacher, deeply committed to students, families, and our community. Prior to that, she spent a decade as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, representing our country on the global stage. While at the UN, she negotiated multi-million dollar agreements that provided food assistance to 795 million people—a testament to her ability to deliver real results. Throughout her career, Vanessa has fearlessly lived her values and promoted democracy, safety and security.
From vanessaforny.com
Vanessa Aronson on Housing and Abundance
“That means supporting investments to stabilize rent-stabilized and affordable buildings that are at risk, and ensuring those homes remain available to the tenants who depend on them.”
“She will continue to work tirelessly to make our community safe, address the mental health crisis, improve public education, make housing more affordable and accessible, and always defend New Yorkers from Trump’s reckless agenda .”
“At the state level, Vanessa will prioritize protecting existing affordable housing while also increasing supply.”