VoterLens
New York State Assembly District 30
CUNY Queens College—Bachelor's in History & Political Science
Data last updated 10/21/2026
Brandon Castro is a lifelong Queens resident born and raised in Woodside and the son of Ecuadorian immigrants. He has worked in community outreach and public service, including as a Community Liaison with the NYC Department of Small Business Services, and has also served in student government and worked with residents, small businesses, and community organizations across Queens. His prior experience also includes work in education, summer camp programs, historical research, museums, and community outreach; he currently works as a menswear specialist.
Committee Assignments: No committee assignments available.
Brandon Castro has framed healthcare primarily as an affordability and access issue, saying residents should not have to avoid doctors or ambulances because of cost. At an October 2026 District 30 forum, he supported protecting Elmhurst Hospital and increasing transparency around prescription drug prices, while not stating a position on the New York Health Act.
Specific Actions & Proposals
At a Queens Assembly District 30 forum, Castro supported protecting Elmhurst Hospital and increasing transparency around prescription prices as part of reforms to make care more affordable.
SourceBrandon Castro’s Economy & Jobs platform for New York State Assembly District 30 emphasizes affordability, small-business growth, workforce development, vocational education, apprenticeships, and accountability in state spending. He has not held the Assembly seat, so no roll-call votes or sponsored bills were found.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Castro says he would work to expand Career and Technical Education, vocational and trade programs, apprenticeships, career counseling, and partnerships among schools, unions, employers, and community colleges.
SourceCastro lists promoting affordability for working families as his economy position in his 2026 New York State Assembly District 30 candidate profile.
SourceCastro supports expanding vocational education, career development programs, mentorship opportunities, and partnerships with local businesses through his “Growing Skills and Jobs” initiative.
SourceAt an Assembly District 30 forum, Castro said a minimum-wage increase could be considered but warned that small businesses might respond to a $30 wage by cutting hours or jobs and said community voices should be heard before passing such a measure.
SourceIn a Queens Village Republican Club candidate bio, Castro’s campaign message included developing skills that lead to real jobs, supporting small businesses and working families, and balancing budgets and priorities.
SourceNo specific Brandon Castro position on immigration was found in the searched candidate materials for New York State Assembly District 30. Related statements in his voter-guide responses emphasize equal treatment under the law, civil-rights enforcement, language assistance, and accessible voting for every eligible New Yorker, but they do not state a direct immigration policy position.
Brandon Castro supports a pragmatic "all-of-the-above" clean-energy approach that includes renewables, nuclear, geothermal, grid modernization, and resiliency investments, while emphasizing affordability and reliability. He also prioritizes flood mitigation, sewer and stormwater upgrades, coastal protection, tree canopy/green space, and opposition to a proposed residential-area lithium-ion battery storage facility in Middle Village.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Castro supports expanding renewable and zero-emission energy production, grid and transmission modernization, and resilience infrastructure while balancing affordability, reliability, and energy security.
SourceCastro says New York should modernize aging sewer and stormwater systems, improve flood mitigation and coastal protections, strengthen the electrical grid, and build more resilient transportation and infrastructure to address climate change impacts in Assembly District 30.
SourceCastro voiced support for neighborhood opposition to the proposed NineDot Energy lithium-ion battery facility near schools and residences in Middle Village and called for stopping such corporate developments in residential neighborhoods.
SourceCastro says New York should invest in planting and maintaining more trees, expanding green spaces, and increasing natural stormwater absorption, especially in neighborhoods vulnerable to flooding and extreme heat.
SourceBrandon Castro emphasizes career-focused education for Assembly District 30, including vocational education, CTE, apprenticeships, internships, mentorship, and workforce development. He also supports merit-based aid with fair access and says students should have multiple routes to good-paying jobs.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Castro supports expanding trade schools and vocational programs, investing in career training and mentorship, and pushing universities to prioritize workforce development.
SourceIn the VOTE411 guide for New York Assembly District 30, Castro listed education and economic opportunity as a top priority and said he would expand access to vocational education, CTE, apprenticeships, internships, and career-development services.
SourceA New York Young Republican Club endorsement of Castro for AD-30 said too many working-class and immigrant students are falling through gaps in education and after-school programming, and described Castro's agenda as equipping youth with tools to build careers and wealth.
SourceBrandon Castro, the Republican candidate for New York State Assembly District 30 in Queens, lists public safety and quality of life as a campaign priority. His stated positions emphasize supporting effective policing, safer streets and transit, cleaner neighborhoods, stronger infrastructure, and stronger responses to public disorder and local safety concerns.
Specific Actions & Proposals
In his VOTE411 candidate questionnaire for Assembly District 30, Castro named public safety and quality of life as a top priority, saying he supports effective policing, safer streets and transit, cleaner neighborhoods, stronger infrastructure, and faster responses to quality-of-life concerns.
SourceIn a candidate profile, Castro said public safety is a major component of his platform and that he supports law enforcement, neighborhood safety initiatives, cleaner streets, and stronger enforcement against illegal dumping.
SourceThe New York Young Republican Club endorsement for Castro's Assembly District 30 campaign said that, if elected, he would combat lawlessness by supporting the police and seeking greater State Assembly attention to the needs of District 30.
SourceCastro voiced support for Middle Village residents opposing a proposed battery energy storage site, framing the dispute as a community and land-use problem and saying opponents would seek to stop such developments in residential neighborhoods.
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https://thebigapplegazette.com/meet-the-candidate-brandon-castro-for-nys-assembly-district-30/Fetched: age, education, biography
Abundance New York Voter Guide
https://voterguide.abundanceny.org/questionnaires/brandon-castroFetched: location, biography
VOTE411 Voter Guide
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/candidate-detail.do?id=73189409Fetched: education, biography
Transparency USA - Brandon Castro New York Candidate
https://www.transparencyusa.org/ny/candidate/brandon-castroFetched: campaignFinance
Transparency USA - Brandon Castro for State Assembly Committee
https://www.transparencyusa.org/ny/committee/brandon-castro-for-state-assembly-414666Fetched: campaignFinance
Civic Stream - 2026 New York State Assembly election District 30
https://civicstream.tv/elections/race/1392/Fetched: votingRecord
New York Young Republican Club
https://nyyrc.com/endorsements/endorsement-brandon-castro-for-new-york-state-assembly-district-30/Fetched: endorsements
TOFA News
https://tofanews.com/patrick-martinez-brandon-castro-queens-assembly-district-30/Fetched: issuePositions
Abundance New York Candidate Questionnaire
https://voterguide.abundanceny.org/questionnaires/brandon-castroFetched: issuePositions
Queens Village Republican Club
https://qvgop.org/event/next-general-club-meeting-republican-candidates-night/Fetched: issuePositions
Abundance New York 2026 State Legislative Candidate Questionnaire
https://voterguide.abundanceny.org/questionnaires/brandon-castroFetched: issuePositions
VOTE411 Race Detail
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/race-detail.do?id=26976192Fetched: issuePositions
New York Young Republican Club
https://nyyrc.com/endorsements/endorsement-brandon-castro-for-new-york-state-assembly-ad-30/Fetched: issuePositions