General Election
NY Assembly · Assembly District 70
Jordan J.G. Wright is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat. You can also write in a candidate whose name isn't printed on the ballot.
Unopposed after a June primary win, Harlem's first-term Assembly member seeks reelection
Democrat Jordan J.G. Wright, in the Assembly since January 2025, is the only candidate on the November ballot. He won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary over Conrad Blackburn, a challenger endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Issues
7 issues · 1 candidate · every claim sourced
Housing conditions and building safety
Central to the raceHow the state sets repair, maintenance and safety standards for residential buildings, and how much it invests in affordable housing.
Jordan J.G. Wright
In coverageSponsored the 2026 law requiring biannual certification of cooling towers, with higher penalties for reporting violations. Sponsors a bill setting repair and maintenance standards for mixed-income buildings of 20 or more units so repairs cannot be used to harass tenants. His campaign credits him with helping secure $1 billion in investments to improve, preserve and build affordable housing across Harlem and New York City.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Prime sponsor of A9058, requiring biannual certification of cooling towers and raising penalties for violations of its reporting requirements; voted yes when it passed the Assembly on March 16, 2026; it passed the Senate on June 4, 2026 and was signed into law as Chapter 206 on Aug. 5, 2026. Prime sponsor of A8844, establishing repair and maintenance standards for mixed-income residential buildings with 20 or more units; in the Assembly Housing Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026.
Prime sponsor of A9058 and A8844; voted yes on A9058 in the Assembly · 2026-01-07 to 2026-08-05 · A9058 signed into law as Chapter 206 on Aug. 5, 2026; A8844 in the Assembly Housing Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026
Schools, school libraries and child care
Central to the raceHow the state funds and governs public schools, school libraries, school meals and child care.
Jordan J.G. Wright
In coverageVoted for the Freedom to Read Act when it passed the Assembly in June 2025; the governor vetoed it in December 2025. Sponsors bills setting membership rules for school and district leadership teams, creating a citywide leadership team and putting district leadership teams under the open meetings law. His campaign credits him with helping secure $2.2 billion to expand child care and $340 million for universal school meals.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S1099, the Freedom to Read Act, on June 17, 2025, when it passed the Assembly; it had passed the Senate on May 20, 2025 and was vetoed by the governor on Dec. 19, 2025.
Voted yes on S1099 in the Assembly · 2025-06-17 · Vetoed by the governor on Dec. 19, 2025
Medical aid in dying and health care
Also in playA law letting terminally ill patients request and use medication for medical aid in dying was signed on Feb. 6, 2026, together with a law setting requirements for providing that medication; the Legislature and the governor decide whether to keep or change those rules.
Jordan J.G. Wright
In coverageVoted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, on a terminally ill patient's request for and use of medication for medical aid in dying, when it passed the Assembly in April 2025, and for a February 2026 bill on requirements for providing that medication; both were signed into law on Feb. 6, 2026. Sponsors a bill adding doula awareness to the state Health Department's education and outreach.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, on April 29, 2025, when it passed the Assembly; it was signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Voted yes on A9515, on requirements for providing medication for medical aid in dying, on Feb. 4, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 1 on Feb. 6, 2026.
Voted yes on A136 and A9515 in the Assembly · 2025-04-29 to 2026-02-04 · A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 and A9515 as Chapter 1, both on Feb. 6, 2026
Prosecution, policing and prisons
Also in playHow the state sets rules for prosecutors and police, and how it oversees people held in state prisons and local jails.
Jordan J.G. Wright
In coverageSponsors a bill requiring race-blind charging guidelines for prosecution agencies. Voted for the Keep Police Radio Public Act, which the governor vetoed in December 2025, and for a 2026 law implementing changes to the 2025 omnibus law on correctional services. Sponsors bills barring interference with medical help for incarcerated people and requiring intervention in incidents involving them.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Prime sponsor of A10072, requiring the development and publication of race-blind charging guidelines for prosecution agencies; referred to the Assembly Governmental Operations Committee on Jan. 30, 2026. Voted yes on A3516, the Keep Police Radio Public Act, on June 5, 2025, when it passed the Assembly 84-61; it was vetoed by the governor on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted yes on A9516, implementing changes to the 2025 omnibus bill on correctional services, on Jan. 28, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 36 on Feb. 13, 2026.
Prime sponsor of A10072; voted yes on A3516 and A9516 in the Assembly · 2025-06-05 to 2026-02-13 · A10072 in the Assembly Governmental Operations Committee as of Jan. 30, 2026; A3516 vetoed by the governor on Dec. 19, 2025; A9516 signed into law as Chapter 36 on Feb. 13, 2026
State budget and taxes
Also in playWhat the state taxes and spends each year, set through budget bills the Legislature passes and the governor signs.
Jordan J.G. Wright
In coverageVoted for the budget bill enacting major parts of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year, signed into law on May 28, 2026. His campaign credits him with helping net $30 million for local nonprofits, with help from the Black Task Force.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S9009, the budget bill enacting major components of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year, on May 27, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026.
Voted yes on S9009 in the Assembly · 2026-05-27 · Signed into law as Chapter 59 on May 28, 2026
Rules for sports betting, AI and small businesses
Also in playHow the state licenses and regulates businesses, including newer industries such as sports betting and artificial intelligence.
Jordan J.G. Wright
In coverageSponsors bills directing the state gaming commission to set fair-play rules for sports wagers when a professional player is injured early and does not return for the season, and requiring third-party verification of AI developers' compliance with transparency and safety rules. His bill letting mobile barber shop owners get barber shop owner's licenses passed both houses in 2026.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Prime sponsor of A11414, on a fair-play policy for sports wagering; referred to the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee on May 15, 2026. Prime sponsor of A11636, requiring third-party verification of compliance with transparency and safety requirements for developers of artificial intelligence models and publication of compliance reports; in the Assembly Science and Technology Committee as of July 29, 2026. Prime sponsor of A10137, letting owners of mobile barber shops obtain barber shop owner's licenses; voted yes when it passed the Assembly on April 1, 2026, and it passed the Senate on June 4, 2026. Voted yes on S8432, on the scope of provisions on beneficial owners of limited liability companies, on June 17, 2025; it was vetoed by the governor on Dec. 19, 2025.
Prime sponsor of A11414, A11636 and A10137; voted yes on A10137 and S8432 in the Assembly · 2025-06-17 to 2026-07-29 · A11414 in the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee as of May 15, 2026; A11636 in the Assembly Science and Technology Committee as of July 29, 2026; A10137 passed the Assembly on April 1, 2026 and the Senate on June 4, 2026; S8432 vetoed by the governor on Dec. 19, 2025
Gas service
Also in playHow the state regulates gas utilities, including gas service to new customers.
Jordan J.G. Wright
In coverageVoted for a 2026 law on providing gas service to new customers.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S8812, on the effectiveness of provisions of law on gas service to new customers, in the final Assembly vote on March 31, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026.
Voted yes on S8812 in the Assembly · 2026-03-31 to 2026-04-10 · S8812 signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026