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Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos is a Democratic state senator in New York. Born in Elmhurst to an undocumented seamstress and a printing pressman, she was raised in Astoria, attended Queens public schools, and now lives in Jackson Heights. A strong union advocate, Ramos was a member of Queens Community Board 3 and served as Democratic District Leader in the 39th Assembly District.