
Republican and Conservative Candidate for New York State Assembly District 135
Kalinda Washington is a Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State Assembly District 135, bringing more than twenty years of experience in education, early childhood development, special education, and administrative leadership.
A lifelong Rochester-area resident, Kalinda was born in Rochester and raised in the Town of Perinton. She is a Fairport High School graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Specialized Studies with a minor in Special Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in Inclusive Education from Nazareth University, and an Education Specialist degree in Leadership and Administration from Walden University.
Kalinda’s work in the classroom, childcare, and community leadership has shaped her commitment to families, students, parents, taxpayers, and local accountability. As a mother of two daughters and the daughter of a Master Sergeant, she brings a grounded perspective rooted in service, responsibility, faith, family, education, and love of country.
Her campaign focuses on expanding school choice, strengthening parental partnership, lowering property taxes, supporting childcare providers, and making sure government remembers who it is supposed to serve.