Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie
Democratic · Candidate for New York State Assembly · District 49 — NY
District Leader (AD 49) · Democratic State Committee Member · Proud Mom & Wife · Community Organizer · Fighting for an affordable & inclusive Brooklyn
Joyce Xiaoqiong Xie is the Democratic nominee for New York State Assembly District 49 in southern Brooklyn, covering Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights, Sunset Park, and Borough Park. She is a District Leader for AD 49, a Democratic State Committee member, a business owner, a mother of three, and a longtime Brooklyn community advocate. She advanced from the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary (canceled) and faces incumbent Assemblymember Lester Chang in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Communities: Bensonhurst · Dyker Heights · Sunset Park · Borough Park
Office
New York State Assembly
District
District 49 — NY
Party
Democratic
State
NY
Status
Challenger
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
A member of the New York State Assembly represents a single Assembly District in Albany. Assembly members write and vote on state laws, help shape the state budget, and assist constituents with state agencies.
- One of 150 seats in the New York State Assembly (the lower house of the Legislature).
- Works with the State Senate and Governor to pass bills and the state budget.
- Often the closest full-time state legislator for neighborhood casework.
What this office can do
- Introduce and vote on New York State legislation.
- Help shape the state budget that funds schools, healthcare, transit, and local aid.
- Hold hearings and oversee state agencies and programs.
- Advocate for district priorities in Albany and help constituents navigate state services.
What this office cannot do alone
- Set federal immigration, defense, or Social Security policy alone.
- Unilaterally set city zoning rules or hire local police chiefs.
- Overturn court decisions by themselves.
- Guarantee individual benefits outside existing law and program rules.
Term: 2 years · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.
With working families struggling, neighborhoods facing skyrocketing costs of living, and the urgent need for cleaner, safer streets, New York must take immediate and bold action to build affordable housing, invest in environmental resilience, improve mass transit, and support our local communities. Joyce has dedicated herself to serving and uplifting this district, and she knows firsthand the hard work required to build a cleaner, greener, and stronger Brooklyn for everyone. She has seen our diverse neighborhoods come together to make real change, and she has the grassroots experience as a District Leader to make that power work for us in the State Assembly. We have the power to transform our state into a place where your zip code doesn’t impact your ability to access a good education, clean air, or a job with a living wage.
She is running to ensure every resident in Assembly District 49 has a voice and the opportunity to thrive — keeping Brooklyn neighborhoods affordable, safe, and inclusive while fighting for seniors, schools, immigrant families, and small businesses.
Joyce Xie is a State Committee Member and District Leader for Assembly District 49, a former Community Education Council (CEC) member for NYC School District 20, a devoted mother of three, and a longtime Brooklyn community advocate with an established history of local civic engagement and grassroots leadership.
As State Committee Member and District Leader, she represents her local community within the Brooklyn Democratic Party infrastructure. As a former CEC District 20 member, she worked to shape local education policy and advocate for Brooklyn students and families. Her campaign describes her as a business owner and community organizer fighting for an affordable and inclusive Brooklyn.
She is running to ensure every resident has a voice and the opportunity to thrive. Her platform focuses on cleaner and safer communities, immigrant rights, quality education for all, and strong support for seniors and small business owners so neighborhoods stay affordable, safe, and thriving.
- District Leader, New York State Assembly District 49
- Democratic State Committee Member (Brooklyn)
- Former Community Education Council (CEC) member, NYC School District 20
- Business owner
- Mother of three
- Brooklyn community organizer and grassroots leader
Take immediate and bold action to build affordable housing and support local communities so working families are not priced out of Brooklyn neighborhoods.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Affordable housing & cost of living
Publicly sourced informationTake immediate and bold action to build affordable housing and support local communities so working families are not priced out of Brooklyn neighborhoods.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Secure healthcare and social services for seniors, and expand essential senior services so older neighbors can age in place with dignity.
joycefornewyork.comUpdated 2026-08-11
Healthcare & seniors
Publicly sourced informationSecure healthcare and social services for seniors, and expand essential senior services so older neighbors can age in place with dignity.
joycefornewyork.comUpdated 2026-08-11
Provide robust support for small business owners to keep Brooklyn neighborhoods affordable and thriving.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Small business & economic support
Publicly sourced informationProvide robust support for small business owners to keep Brooklyn neighborhoods affordable and thriving.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Advocate for cleaner, safer communities and improved street conditions across the district.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Public safety & cleanliness
Publicly sourced informationAdvocate for cleaner, safer communities and improved street conditions across the district.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Provide resources for schools and expand access to high-quality education for all students — so zip code does not determine opportunity.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Education
Publicly sourced informationProvide resources for schools and expand access to high-quality education for all students — so zip code does not determine opportunity.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Protect and advance the rights of immigrant and working-class families.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Immigrant rights
Publicly sourced informationProtect and advance the rights of immigrant and working-class families.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Invest in environmental resilience and improve mass transit as part of building a cleaner, greener, stronger Brooklyn.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Environment & transit
Publicly sourced informationInvest in environmental resilience and improve mass transit as part of building a cleaner, greener, stronger Brooklyn.
joycefornewyork.com/what-im-fighting-forUpdated 2026-08-11
Fight for equality and safety for all constituents.
joycefornewyork.comUpdated 2026-08-11
Equality & safety
Publicly sourced informationFight for equality and safety for all constituents.
joycefornewyork.comUpdated 2026-08-11
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