General Election
NY Assembly · Assembly District 78
George A. Alvarez 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.
George Alvarez, in the Assembly since 2023, seeks re-election without a listed opponent
George Alvarez has held the seat since January 2023, after defeating incumbent Jose Rivera in the 2022 Democratic primary, and won 73.3% of the vote in 2024. His June 2026 Democratic and Working Families primaries were canceled, and no opponent was found for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Issues
7 issues · 1 candidate · every claim sourced
Rent rules, fair housing and housing aid
Central to the raceRent regulation, fair-housing rules and housing money are set by state law and the state budget, which need the Assembly, the Senate and the governor; the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget bill was signed into law in April 2024.
George A. Alvarez
In coverageSupports expanding rent stabilization statewide through the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, saying every person deserves the dignity and stability of safe, affordable housing. Sponsored a 2025 law barring discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers, and sponsors a bill declaring housing a human right that would create a state affordable housing czar and volunteer task force. Says he secured $3 million for housing upgrades at Keith Plaza and $50,000 for the Kelly Towers Senior Center.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsored A6869, prohibiting discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers and furthering fair housing compliance; voted yes April 2, 2025; signed into law as Chapter 435 on Oct. 16, 2025. Sponsors A3850, the Housing Is a Human Right Act, which would establish a state affordable housing czar and volunteer task force; as of Jan. 7, 2026 it had been referred to the Assembly Housing Committee. Sponsored A10210, extending provisions on setting initial rents for certain loans to owners of existing multiple dwellings; voted yes May 23, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 145 on June 28, 2024. Voted yes 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 A6869 and A10210 (voted yes on both) and of A3850; voted yes on S8306 · 2024-04-20 to 2026-01-07 · A6869 signed into law as Chapter 435 on Oct. 16, 2025; A3850 referred to the Assembly Housing Committee, as of Jan. 7, 2026; A10210 signed into law as Chapter 145 on June 28, 2024; S8306 signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024
Cost of living, taxes and tolls
Also in playState tax credits, property-tax limits, toll collection and state aid to local governments all bear on what households pay.
George A. Alvarez
In coverageWants to lower costs for Bronx working families and expand economic opportunity. Sponsors bills to create a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers and to cap property taxes on primary residences of homeowners over 65, and a toll-relief bill for drivers. Supports the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory. Voted for the state's Aid to Localities budget bill in 2024.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on A8803, the Aid to Localities budget bill, on April 19, 2024; it passed the Assembly 91-55 and was signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024. Sponsors A10716, the End the Toll Trap: Real Relief for Drivers Act; it was referred to the Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee on March 27, 2026.
Voted yes on A8803; sponsor of A10716 · 2024-04-19 to 2026-03-27 · A8803 passed the Assembly 91-55 and was signed into law as Chapter 53 on May 1, 2024; A10716 referred to the Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee on March 27, 2026
Public safety and neighborhood rules
Also in playState law sets crime-prevention programs and neighborhood rules such as how close cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship.
George A. Alvarez
In coverageSponsors a bill for a state grant program funding crime-prevention measures, including panic buttons and surveillance equipment, at bodegas, convenience stores and food marts. Voted for a 2026 law amending limits on how close cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsors A7870, the Bodega Act of 2025, requiring the Division of Criminal Justice Services to establish a grant program funding crime-prevention measures at bodegas, convenience stores and food marts; it was referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on Jan. 7, 2026. Voted yes on S9155, amending provisions limiting the location of retail adult-use cannabis dispensaries near schools and houses of worship, on Feb. 11, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 2 that day.
Sponsor of A7870; voted yes on S9155 · 2026-01-07 to 2026-02-11 · A7870 referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on Jan. 7, 2026; S9155 signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026
Schools and class size
Also in playState law sets school funding and requirements such as the timeline for reducing class sizes in school districts of cities with one million or more people.
George A. Alvarez
In coverageSays every student should have the material resources needed to succeed academically and professionally. Sponsored the 2026 law extending the deadline for class-size reductions in the school district of any city of one million or more people, and sponsors a bill requiring public school students to take three financial literacy courses between sixth and twelfth grade.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsored A11539, extending the deadline for class-size reduction under contracts for excellence in the school district of a city of one million or more people; voted yes June 4, 2026, when it passed the Assembly and Senate; signed into law as Chapter 155 on June 26, 2026.
Sponsor of A11539; voted yes · 2026-06-04 to 2026-06-26 · Signed into law as Chapter 155 on June 26, 2026
Health care, hospitals and medical aid in dying
Also in playThe Legislature sets Medicaid and other health programs through the state budget and decides end-of-life law: the Medical Aid in Dying Act passed the Assembly 81-67 in April 2025 and was signed into law in February 2026.
George A. Alvarez
In coverageSays quality health care should be accessible, affordable and responsive to every community. Co-sponsored and voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, signed in 2026, and voted for the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill. Sponsors a bill creating a commission to study state-funded health services for eligible seniors and people with disabilities living part- or full-time in the Dominican Republic. Says he secured a $140 million investment in St. Barnabas Hospital with Gov. Hochul.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Co-sponsored A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act; voted yes April 29, 2025, when it passed the Assembly 81-67; it passed the Senate June 9, 2025 and was signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Voted yes on S8307, the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill, on April 19, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024.
Co-sponsor of A136 (voted yes); voted yes on S8307 · 2024-04-19 to 2026-02-06 · A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; S8307 signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024
Climate and energy
Also in playState law now requires companies that contributed significantly to the buildup of greenhouse gases to bear a share of climate adaptation infrastructure costs (signed December 2024) and requires electric vehicle charging in certain new construction; the Legislature decides whether to keep, expand or change such rules.
George A. Alvarez
In coverageVoted for laws making companies that contributed significantly to greenhouse gas buildup pay a share of climate adaptation costs and requiring electric vehicle charging in certain new construction, and for a 2026 law on gas service to new customers. Sponsored a 2023 law on the security of critical energy infrastructure, and sponsors the Just Energy Transition Act.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted yes on S2129, establishing the climate change adaptation cost recovery program, on June 8, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024. Voted yes on S1736, requiring electric vehicle charging stations and EV-ready parking spaces in certain new construction, on June 5, 2024; signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024. Voted yes on S8812, on the law on gas service to new customers, on March 31, 2026; it passed the Assembly 83-61 and was signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026. Sponsored A2896, on critical energy infrastructure security and responsibility; voted yes Feb. 15, 2023; signed into law as Chapter 67 on March 3, 2023.
Voted yes on S2129, S1736 and S8812; sponsor of A2896 (voted yes) · 2023-02-15 to 2026-04-10 · S2129 signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024; S1736 signed as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024; S8812 passed the Assembly 83-61 and was signed as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026; A2896 signed as Chapter 67 on March 3, 2023
Workplace monitoring and hiring tools
Also in playState labor law can set limits on how employers monitor workers and use automated tools in hiring and other employment decisions.
George A. Alvarez
In coverageSponsors a bill restricting employers' use of electronic monitoring and automated employment decision tools; it reached the Assembly floor calendar in May 2026.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsors A3779, restricting the use of electronic monitoring and automated employment decision tools; as of May 29, 2026 it was on the Assembly floor calendar and had been ordered to a third reading.
Sponsor of A3779 · 2026-05-29 · On the Assembly floor calendar, ordered to a third reading, as of May 29, 2026