Primary Election
Open seat in NY-68 draws four Democratic primary candidates
The 2026 Democratic primary for New York Assembly District 68 is an open-seat contest with four candidates: Diana I. Ayala, Edward Gibbs, Tamika Mapp, and William Smith. Ayala has staked out positions on a wide range of issues including housing, climate justice, and LGBTQ+ equality, while the other candidates have not yet filed issue positions. No fundraising or polling data is available, making the race difficult to assess ahead of the June 23 primary.
Diana I. Ayala
New York City Councilmember, District 8 (2018–2025)
Edward Gibbs
First formerly incarcerated person to serve in the New York State Legislature
Tamika Mapp
U.S. Army veteran
William Smith
Grew up in Section 8 and Mitchell-Lama housing in East Harlem
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Researched & verified Jun 22, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.