State
Member of Assembly, 79th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the Assembly votes on New York laws and the state budget in the State Assembly.
Covers part of Bronx County.
Public safety
Emmanuel A. Findlay Jr.Conservative
- Supports making public safety the basis for affordability.
Chantel JacksonDemocratic
- Sponsored civil liability for assault weapon, ghost gun sales.In office
- Sponsored barring vehicle stops for certain violations.In office
Housing
Emmanuel A. Findlay Jr.Conservative
- Supports allowing rent increases tied to market conditions.
Chantel JacksonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Emmanuel A. Findlay Jr.Conservative
- Opposes current Medicaid eligibility rules, citing fraud concerns.
Chantel JacksonDemocratic
- Sponsored banning cookware containing PTFE.In office
Government & transparency
Emmanuel A. Findlay Jr.Conservative
No documented position found.
Chantel JacksonDemocratic
- Sponsored a voting rights expansion act.In office
Courts & justice
Emmanuel A. Findlay Jr.Conservative
No documented position found.
Chantel JacksonDemocratic
- Sponsored raising the felony murder minimum age to 25.In office
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