New York, USA: New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar has officially announced her candidacy for New York City Public Advocate, vowing to replace "extremism and incompetence" with practical, results-driven leadership. In her announcement, Rajkumar emphasized the need for experienced leadership focused on public safety, affordable housing, and improving the city's quality of life.

Rajkumar, who represents District 38 in the State Assembly, criticized current leadership for failing to address critical issues such as crime, affordability, and homelessness. She outlined a vision for tackling these problems with pragmatic solutions and a commitment to advocating for marginalized communities. Rajkumar also criticized the current Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams, accusing him of prioritizing divisive policies over effective governance.

Her campaign is positioned as a significant development in the 2025 election cycle, with Rajkumar aiming to restore faith in city leadership and ensure New York remains a place for upward mobility.