General Election
NY Assembly · Assembly District 59
Williams faces primary challenger Jalloh again, now on the Working Families line
Jaime R. Williams, in the seat since 2016, beat Jibreel Jalloh 66.0% to 33.8% in the June 2026 Democratic primary. Jalloh, endorsed by the Working Families Party in January, is on its line in November; Williams is on the Democratic and Conservative lines.
Issues
6 issues · 2 candidates · every claim sourced
Cost of living, taxes and the state budget
Central to the raceThe Legislature passes the state budget each spring, including aid to local governments and the bills that carry out the fiscal plan, and it sets state tax credits; the 2026-27 budget bill became law in May 2026. Which costs the state helps families and businesses with is decided in those votes.
Jibreel Jalloh
Wants to fund universal child care and expand access to fresh, affordable food as part of lowering the cost of living. Also wants to secure state funding to revitalize the district's commercial corridors and to pass legislation that bolsters small businesses.
Jibreel Jalloh campaign website — Issues ↗
Jaime R. Williams
In coverageVoted for the 2026-27 budget bill carrying out the state fiscal plan, after voting against the 2024 aid to localities budget bill. Sponsors bills to give people living in transit deserts a 50% discount on central business district tolls and to extend economic transformation and facility redevelopment tax credits to 2031.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S9009, the bill carrying out the state fiscal plan for 2026-27, on May 27, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026. Voted no on A8803, the aid to localities budget bill, on April 19, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024. Sponsor of A11396, extending the economic transformation and facility redevelopment program tax credits until 2031; she voted yes when it passed the Assembly 128-0 on May 29, 2026, and it was referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee that day. Sponsor of A3887, a 50% discount on central business district tolls for people living in transit deserts; in the Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026. Sponsor of A5969, on notices for certain payments in lieu of taxes in New York City; she voted yes on May 31, 2023, and it was signed into law as Chapter 565 on Oct. 25, 2023.
Voted yes on S9009 and no on A8803; sponsor of A11396, A3887 and A5969, and voted yes on A11396 and A5969 · 2023-05-31 to 2026-05-29 · S9009 signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026; A8803 signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024; A11396 passed the Assembly 128-0 on May 29, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee; A3887 in the Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026; A5969 signed into law as Chapter 565 on Oct. 25, 2023
Homeowners, zoning and housing
Central to the raceHousing questions here run through both city and state government: the City of Yes zoning overhaul was a local measure, while programs such as foreclosure prevention and aid to first-time homebuyers depend on state law and state funding.
Jaime R. Williams
Strongly opposed City of Yes, the overhaul of local zoning rules.
City & State New York ↗Jibreel Jalloh
Wants to stop deed theft, expand foreclosure prevention programs and provide grants to first-time homebuyers, framing all three as protecting the district's homeowners.
Jibreel Jalloh campaign website — Issues ↗Crime, policing and gun violence
Central to the raceState law sets criminal penalties, custody rules and who may serve on juries, and state money funds prevention and crisis programs; a 2024 bill ending the lifetime jury-duty ban for people convicted of felonies passed both houses and was vetoed by the governor.
Jibreel Jalloh
Wants to prevent gun violence by funding prevention programs, expanding youth jobs programs, and strengthening mental health and crisis response services.
Jibreel Jalloh campaign website — Issues ↗Jaime R. Williams
In coverageSponsored the extension of City University of New York tuition waivers for police officer students to 2028, now law, and sponsors a property tax exemption for police officers and a public list of people convicted of illegal dumping. Voted against removing the lifetime ban on jury duty for people convicted of felonies.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A11007, extending certain CUNY tuition waivers for police officer students to 2028; she voted yes on May 12, 2026, and it was signed into law as Chapter 146 on June 26, 2026. Voted no on S206, which would have removed the lifetime ban on jury duty for people convicted of felonies, on June 7, 2024; it passed the Senate on June 6 and the Assembly on June 7, 2024, and was vetoed by the governor on Dec. 21, 2024. Also listed as sponsor of bills establishing a property tax exemption for police officers who serve in New York and creating a public list of people convicted of illegal dumping.
Sponsor of A11007 (voted yes); voted no on S206; listed as sponsor of the police property tax exemption and illegal dumping list bills · 2024-06-07 to 2026-06-26 · A11007 signed into law as Chapter 146 on June 26, 2026; S206 vetoed by the governor on Dec. 21, 2024; the property tax exemption and illegal dumping bills appear on her sponsored-bill list with no status given there
Flooding, climate and energy
Central to the raceState law since 2024 creates a climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund and bars well permits for oil and gas wells completed with carbon dioxide. The Legislature decides whether to keep or change such rules, how battery energy storage may be sited, and how much state money goes to drainage and flood protection.
Jibreel Jalloh
Wants to upgrade drainage systems, expand green infrastructure, create emergency relief for families hit by flooding and fund repairs to NYCHA public housing. Also wants state funding to maintain and restore the district's parks and sidewalks.
Jibreel Jalloh campaign website — Issues ↗Jaime R. Williams
In coverageVoted against creating the state's climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund and against barring well permits for oil and gas wells completed with carbon dioxide; both became law in December 2024. Sponsors a bill setting setback requirements for where battery energy storage systems may be sited.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted no on S2129, establishing the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and the climate change adaptation fund, on June 8, 2024; it passed the Assembly 92-49 and was signed into law as Chapter 679. Voted no on A8866, prohibiting well permits for applicants that use carbon dioxide to complete or recomplete natural gas or oil resources, on March 12, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 626 on Dec. 21, 2024. Sponsor of A6955, on setback requirements for siting battery energy storage systems; recommitted to the Assembly Energy Committee, where it remained as of Feb. 9, 2026.
Voted no on S2129 and A8866; sponsor of A6955 · 2024-03-12 to 2026-02-09 · S2129 signed into law as Chapter 679; A8866 signed into law as Chapter 626 on Dec. 21, 2024; A6955 in the Assembly Energy Committee as of Feb. 9, 2026
Schools
Also in playThe state budget sets how much school districts receive, and state education law decides what schools teach and what say parents have over it; the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget bill became law in April 2024.
Jibreel Jalloh
Wants to modernize school facilities, expand after-school and summer programs, and connect students to career and college pathways.
Jibreel Jalloh campaign website — Issues ↗Jaime R. Williams
In coverageSponsors a bill requiring public school districts to give parents notice of the curriculum and get their consent before providing sexual health education to students ten or younger. Voted against the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget bill, which became law.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A3773, requiring parental notice and consent before sexual health education for students ten years of age or younger; referred to the Assembly Education Committee on Jan. 7, 2026. Voted no on S8306, the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget bill, on April 20, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 56 that day.
Sponsor of A3773; voted no on S8306 · 2024-04-20 to 2026-01-07 · A3773 referred to the Assembly Education Committee on Jan. 7, 2026; S8306 signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024
Health care and medical decisions
Also in playState law sets which medical options are available and protected in New York; the Assembly passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act 81-67 in April 2025, and it became law in February 2026. Whether the state expands public funding for health coverage is also decided in state law and the budget.
Jibreel Jalloh
Wants the state to fund universal health care, listed with universal child care among his plans to lower the cost of living.
Jibreel Jalloh campaign website — Issues ↗Jaime R. Williams
In coverageVoted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which passed the Assembly 81-67 in April 2025 and became law in February 2026, and against a 2026 bill on protections for legally protected health activities, which also became law. Sponsors a bill to reinstate New York City employees dismissed over the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted no on A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, on April 29, 2025; it passed the Assembly 81-67 that day and was signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Voted no on S8807, on procedures for protections of legally protected health activities, on March 31, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 128 on June 5, 2026. Sponsor of A3686, reinstating certain New York City officers and employees dismissed because of a COVID-19 vaccine requirement; in the Assembly Governmental Employees Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026.
Voted no on A136 and S8807; sponsor of A3686 · 2025-04-29 to 2026-03-31 · A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; S8807 signed into law as Chapter 128 on June 5, 2026; A3686 in the Assembly Governmental Employees Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026