Primary Election
Open seat in NY-43 draws two candidates with broad issue platforms
The 2026 primary for New York Assembly District 43 is an open-seat contest with no incumbent on the ballot. Two candidates, Ahron Gluck and Brian-Christopher A. Cunningham, have filed to run, and both have taken positions on a wide range of issues including education, affordable housing, and community safety. No fundraising or polling data is available yet, making the race difficult to assess in terms of financial or popular support.
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Affordable Housing — Fights for real tenant protections, expanded affordable housing options, and an end to predatory landlord practices that displace families. Notes that rents in Crown Heights have surged over 40% in the past decade.
Crown Heights Political Action Committee
Senior aide in New York State Senate and New York City Council offices
Focus: Affordable Housing
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Education
Cunningham advocates for increased education funding, support for yeshivas and community schools, and expanded after-school programs, having prime-sponsored bills on a CUNY urban education center, high-impact tutoring, and language assistance for parents.
Advocates for increased education funding, support for yeshivas and community schools, and expanded after-school and enrichment programs for every child in District 43.
Ahron Gluck campaign siteAffordable Housing
Cunningham fights for tenant protections and affordable housing, noting a 40% rent surge in Crown Heights, and has prime-sponsored bills on affordable housing programs, faith-based housing, and a tax on large investor sales.
Fights for real tenant protections, expanded affordable housing options, and an end to predatory landlord practices that displace families. Notes that rents in Crown Heights have surged over 40% in the past decade.
Ahron Gluck campaign siteCommunity Safety
Cunningham supports community-driven public safety strategies, prime-sponsoring the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act, police oversight with independent inspectors general, and a firearms safety certificate requirement.
Supports smart, community-driven public safety strategies that hold bad actors accountable while building trust between residents and law enforcement.
Ahron Gluck campaign siteResearched & verified Jun 22, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.