Historic Yee Family Association Endorses Ben Yee for State Assembly in AD66

The historic Yee Family Association will host a community gathering this Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM to officially endorse Chinese-American leader Ben Yee in his campaign for the New York State Assembly in District 66.

The event will celebrate Ben's deep, lifelong roots in the local community and highlight his nearly two decades of leadership in technology, grassroots organizing, and government reform. And will be held at the Yee Family Association's headquarters at 81 Bayard Street on the 2nd Floor in New York, NY 10013.

As a proud Chinese-American and a lifelong resident of the district, Ben Yee’s presence in the neighborhood is woven into daily community life. Residents regularly see him practicing Tai Chi in Columbus Park, and his commitment to the local community is defined by hands-on service. Ben spoke out against Asian hate surrounding the COVID pandemic and demonstrated with the community against the megajail.

He routinely partners with District 65 State Committeemember Vic Lee—who has officially endorsed Ben's campaign—to organize and distribute food at local community food pantries, providing direct relief to neighborhood families and seniors.

For the past ten years, Ben has served the neighborhood in an official capacity as a New York State Democratic Committeeperson. In this role, he has been a tireless advocate for more affordable housing and robust infrastructure improvements in the community, and he has passed more reforms than any single member in twenty years.

Ben’s extensive background bridges top-tier political strategy with public service innovation. He served as the New York Digital Director for the historic Obama ’08 campaign, pioneering digital outreach strategies that transformed national politics. Following his national service, Ben brought his technical expertise to Albany, serving as the digital director in the New York State Senate, where he successfully modernized the legislature's digital infrastructure to make state government more accountable and accessible to everyday citizens.

Ben's commitment to public policy is backed by a world-class education. He holds a degree from the University of Michigan and attended the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he studied the complex economic and social systems that he now fights to reform in Albany.

The strength of Ben’s bond with the Chinese community was powerfully demonstrated during his high-profile campaign for New York City Public Advocate in 2019. In that historic race, the Chinese community mobilized en masse to support Ben's vision for the city. With the overwhelming grassroots backing of the community, Ben secured more votes than multiple sitting, well-funded elected officials who were also running in that race—an unprecedented feat for a candidate who had not yet held elected office.

"The Chinatown community knows what it means to fight for a seat at the table," said Ben Yee. "I am deeply honored to receive the support and blessing of the Yee Family Association alongside trusted partners in the community. In the State Assembly, I will use my experience as an organizer, an educator, and an independent reformer to fight the powerful lobbies, protect our families, and ensure our community's voice can never be ignored by the political establishment."

Ben Yee’s campaign for Assembly District 66 has built a powerful, broad-based coalition, earning significant endorsements from key labor unions like the Organization of Staff Analysts, progressive advocacy groups like the Progressive Voters Network, and local organizations like Hands Off Greenwich Village and Indivisible Greenwich Village.