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Nathaniel Hezekiah III
Democratic PartySTH · NY · District 32
New York State Assembly District 32
STH · NY · District 32
New York State Assembly District 32
Pennsylvania State University—BA
Data last updated 10/21/2026
Nathaniel Hezekiah III is a lifelong Southeast Queens/South Jamaica resident running for New York State Assembly District 32. He has spent more than 20 years serving Southeast Queens, including work with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056 and 16 years in Congressman Gregory Meeks' office, where he rose to Deputy Chief of Staff.
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Nathaniel Hezekiah III's campaign platform for New York State Assembly District 32 says he supports protecting Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP benefits, increasing state Medicaid funding to offset federal cuts, improving enrollment guidance, and expanding access to mental health and wraparound services in Southeast Queens.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hezekiah says he will fight for increased state Medicaid funding to fill gaps caused by federal cuts.
SourceHezekiah says he will advocate for Southeast Queens representation in the State Health Insurance Program to guide residents who need help enrolling.
SourceHezekiah's platform says he will ensure access to Medicaid for special needs students.
SourceHezekiah says he wants to increase mobile crisis intervention supportive services and invest in supportive housing models that connect residents to wraparound services.
SourceNathaniel Hezekiah III supports an economic-development agenda focused on Southeast Queens small businesses, MWBE participation, workforce readiness, and adapting labor policy to AI-driven workforce changes. His campaign frames jobs and business growth around access to capital, technical support, certification/bonding opportunities, and local hiring/training tied to community development.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hezekiah supports enhancing access to capital and technical assistance for community members who want to start or expand small businesses in Southeast Queens.
SourceHezekiah supports enriching New York State's MWBE certification process and fostering bonding opportunities through Empire State Development.
SourceHezekiah supports requiring community investments to include local contractors and job and training opportunities for local residents as part of development processes.
SourceHezekiah states that a thriving business community requires capital, a competitive edge, partnerships, and a ready workforce as part of an intentional economic plan.
SourceHis campaign biography states that, during nearly two decades in public service, he helped Southeast Queens families navigate government services including immigration benefits.
Nathaniel Hezekiah III has expressed support for expanding clean energy in New York by streamlining solar permitting and treating nuclear power as a possible carbon-free resource, while emphasizing equity, safety, affordability, and community input. His campaign materials also identify transportation equity and infrastructure as a priority for Albany.
Specific Actions & Proposals
In an Abundance New York questionnaire for State Assembly District 32, Hezekiah said New York should expand solar energy by streamlining permitting and addressing local rules that unnecessarily block clean-energy projects, while ensuring equitable deployment and community voice.
SourceHezekiah's official campaign site lists "Transportation Equity & Infrastructure" among the issues he says he will fight to address in Albany and highlights protecting transit access for seniors and students.
SourceHezekiah said he would support policies to accelerate delivery of transit and infrastructure projects, improve bus service, invest in transit-oriented development where appropriate, and make infrastructure investments faster, more efficient, and more equitable.
SourceNathaniel Hezekiah III supports a cradle-to-career education agenda, including expanding early-childhood programs, protecting college affordability, reducing class sizes, and supporting special-needs students. He also supports school choice between traditional public schools and public charter schools.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hezekiah says every child deserves opportunity from early childhood through career and supports expanding 3-K and pre-K programs.
SourceBranch reports that Hezekiah supports expanding 3-K and 2-K programs statewide so more children can start formal education earlier.
SourceHezekiah's campaign site lists building a cradle-to-career pipeline among the issues he will fight to address in Albany.
SourceBranch reports that Hezekiah supports school choice, allowing parents to choose between traditional public schools and public charter schools for their children.
SourceNathaniel Hezekiah III emphasizes safer communities through prevention-oriented gun violence work, youth safe spaces, and collaboration among law enforcement, schools, faith institutions, and community organizations. His public safety platform is shaped by personal losses to gun violence and focuses on violence prevention, fair safety funding for Southeast Queens, and support for community-based nonprofits.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hezekiah supports increasing funding for preventative gun violence initiatives and sustaining support for community-based nonprofits and organizations that address violence prevention.
SourceHezekiah's official campaign site lists "Safer Communities" among the issues he says he will fight to address in Albany for Southeast Queens.
SourceIn his Abundance New York candidate questionnaire for Assembly District 32, Hezekiah said he has prioritized safe streets and wants to "eradicate violence and maintain safer neighborhoods."
SourceIn an August 14, 2026 Capitol Pressroom interview, Hezekiah discussed how losing his father and stepfather to gun violence informs his focus on curbing gun violence and helping people choose non-retaliation and better paths forward.
SourceHezekiah supports expanding funding to create more safe spaces for youth through partnerships with clergy and culturally sensitive programming.
SourceNathaniel Hezekiah for New York
https://www.nathanielfornewyork.com/Fetched: biography, hometown, professional background
Citizens Union Voters Guide
https://citizensunion.org/voters-guide/2026-primary-election/assembly-district-32/Fetched: biography, education, professional background
Branch.vote
https://www.branch.vote/races/2026-new-york-general-election-ny-state-state-representative-ny-state-house-32/candidates/nathaniel-hezekiah-iiiFetched: biography, hometown, education, professional background
New York State Assembly Member Directory
https://www.assembly.ny.gov/mem/?contact_msg_new=1Fetched: votingRecord
New York State Assembly - Vivian E. Cook Assembly District 32
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Vivian-E-Cook/office/Fetched: votingRecord
Transparency USA - Nathaniel for New York - New York Committee 590950
https://www.transparencyusa.org/ny/committee/nathaniel-for-new-york-590950Fetched: campaignFinance
Public Campaign Finance Board - June 1, 2026 Public Matching Funds Distribution
https://pcfb.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/06/commissioner-report-for-the-approval-to-disburse-public-matching-funds-06.01.2026.pdfFetched: campaignFinance
Electoral Analytics - 2026 New York Assembly District 32 Democratic primary results
https://electoralanalytics.net/Fetched: votingRecord
Blue Voter Guide - Nathaniel Hezekiah III endorsements
https://bluevoterguide.org/NY/candidate_Nathaniel_Hezekiah_III/759405?electionId=564Fetched: endorsements
Nathaniel Hezekiah for New York - Endorsements
https://www.nathanielfornewyork.com/endorsementsFetched: endorsements
New York League of Conservation Voters - Nathaniel Hezekiah
https://www.nylcv.org/candidate/nathaniel-hezekiah/Fetched: endorsements
NASW-NY Advocacy Committees - 2026 Endorsements
https://naswny.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Advocacy-CommitteesFetched: endorsements
Blue Voter Guide - Solidarity PAC Endorsements
https://bluevoterguide.org/endorser-org/Solidarity_PAC/NY/7253?bvgVersion=2&electionId=564Fetched: endorsements
Nathaniel Hezekiah for New York - Issues
https://www.nathanielfornewyork.com/issuesFetched: issuePositions
DecodeTheVote - New York State House District 32 2026 Candidate Positions
https://www.decodethevote.com/seats/ny/state-house-32/compareFetched: issuePositions
Branch - Nathaniel Hezekiah III candidate profile
https://www.branch.vote/races/2026-new-york-general-election-ny-state-state-representative-ny-state-house-32/candidates/nathaniel-hezekiah-iiiFetched: issuePositions
DecodeTheVote - New York State House District 32 candidate comparison
https://www.decodethevote.com/seats/ny/state-house-32/compareFetched: issuePositions
The Ballot Brief - Nathaniel Hezekiah III 2026
https://theballotbrief.com/candidate/nathaniel-hezekiah-iii-nyFetched: issuePositions
Abundance New York candidate questionnaire
https://voterguide.abundanceny.org/questionnaires/nathaniel-hezekiah-questionnaireFetched: issuePositions
Nathaniel for New York official campaign website
https://www.nathanielfornewyork.com/Fetched: issuePositions
Branch candidate profile
https://www.branch.vote/races/2026-new-york-general-election-ny-state-state-representative-ny-state-house-32/candidates/nathaniel-hezekiah-iiiFetched: issuePositions
VOTE411 Voter Guide
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72531547Fetched: issuePositions
Branch
https://www.branch.vote/races/2026-new-york-general-election-ny-state-state-representative-ny-state-house-32/candidates/nathaniel-hezekiah-iiiFetched: issuePositions
Nathaniel Hezekiah for New York State Assembly
https://www.nathanielfornewyork.com/Fetched: issuePositions
Abundance New York Voter Guide
https://voterguide.abundanceny.org/questionnaires/nathaniel-hezekiah-questionnaireFetched: issuePositions
Podscan.fm
https://podscan.fm/podcasts/the-capitol-pressroom/episodes/heading-to-albany-gun-violence-shapes-new-members-outlookFetched: issuePositions
LittleAfrica News
https://www.littleafricanews.com/nys-assembly-district-32-queens/Fetched: issuePositions