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NY AssemblyNew York - 57

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Open seat in Brooklyn's 57th pits progressive against progressive

The 57th Assembly District is an open seat with no incumbent on the ballot. Two candidates, Samantha N. Johnson and Phara Souffrant Forrest, are competing in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026. Johnson has staked out positions on justice, youth development, housing, worker power, and abolition, while Forrest's platform details are not yet available in the research substrate.

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Candidates
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Phara Souffrant Forrest

Incumbent

Maternal child field nurse

Focus: Tenant rights
Backed by
UAW Region 9A1999 SEIU
SJ

Samantha N. Johnson

Long-time NYCHA resident

Israel — Johnson calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the occupation, and accountability for human rights…
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Issues

Justice Without Exceptions

Johnson calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the occupation, and accountability for human rights violations.

SJ

Samantha N. Johnson

Johnson calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the occupation, and accountability for human rights violations.

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