Rebecca Seawright
About
Rebecca Seawright is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 76 since 2014. She is the lead sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment and has championed progressive legislation on criminal justice reform and consumer fraud protection. Seawright is running for re-election in the general election on November 3, 2026.
New York State Assemblymember for District 76 (2014–present)
Former New York State Director of the National Women's Political Caucus
Former staffer in the New York State Assembly
Board member of The Feminist Press at CUNY and CUNY School of Law Board of Visitors
Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Fraud Protection
Where they stand
Health and Safety during COVID-19
Assemblymember Seawright has persistently aided members of our community in numerous ways to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Their priorities
Issues Rebecca is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Animal Rights
Rebecca Seawright believes animal rights are vitally important to ensure that animals are free of suffering and torture in a humane and moral society.
Environmental
Rebecca Seawright has fought to protect our community through major environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Criminal Justice Reform
Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright has provided strong and consistent leadership to get the job done in Albany for our community on criminal justice reform.
K-12 Education
Rebecca Seawright championed education as a PTA activist and is now a member of the Assembly Education Committee fighting for K-12 and advocating for increased support for our public schools.
Election Reform
Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright is at the forefront of election reform of the antiquated electoral system.
Support
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