Diana Moreno

Diana C. Moreno (born August 26, 1987) is an American politician who is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 36th district. She succeeded Zohran Mamdani, who became Mayor of New York City. She was sworn in the day after winning the special election, on February 4, 2026.

Early life and career Moreno was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, and her family immigrated to Lakeland, Florida, in 1999 when she was eleven years old. In 2019, she moved to Queens to work for the New Immigrant Community Empowerment, where she worked until 2023.

New York State Assembly In October 2025, Moreno announced her campaign for a potential special election to the New York State Assembly in the 36th district if incumbent Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani was elected in the 2025 New York City mayoral election. Mary Jobaida and Rana Abdelhamid also sought the Democratic nomination but lost to Moreno, while Jobaida applied unsuccessfully for endorsement by NYC-DSA. Both candidates then ran as independents against Moreno in the special election. The Associated Press declared Moreno the winner on election night.

Electoral history

Personal life Moreno resides in Astoria, Queens, with her partner. They have one son. She is queer.