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Jeffrey Dinowitz
IncumbentAdministrative law judge for the State of New York
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Primary Election
PRIMARY WAS JUN 23
NY Assembly · New York - 81
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Open seat in NY-81 draws Dinowitz and Evers for Assembly
The 2026 primary for New York Assembly District 81 is an open-seat contest between Jeffrey Dinowitz and Morgan Evers. Both candidates have staked out positions on a broad array of issues including AI regulation, childcare, environmental justice, and housing. With no incumbent running, the race presents a competitive opportunity for either candidate to claim the seat.
Candidates
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Issues
AI Regulation
Morgan Evers supports AI regulation to prevent privacy dangers, workforce replacement, and bias, and opposes unregulated data center expansions that cause environmental hazards and rising utility costs.
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Jeffrey Dinowitz
Dinowitz sponsored legislation to prohibit artificial intelligence companions from using features considered unsafe for minors, and to prohibit the manufacture and sale of chatbot toys in the state.
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Morgan Evers
Morgan Evers supports AI regulation to prevent privacy dangers, workforce replacement, bias, and discriminatory outcomes. She opposes unregulated and untaxed data center expansions that cause environmental hazards and rising utility costs.
Childcare & Early Education
Morgan Evers will work to ensure Bronx families have equitable access to NYC's expanded free universal childcare including 2K and 3K programs, and expand childcare during school holidays.
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Jeffrey Dinowitz
Dinowitz sponsored 'Kyra's Law' requiring courts to consider a child's health and safety when making decisions regarding child custody and visitation, and to review information related to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence, and child safety.
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Morgan Evers
Morgan Evers will work to ensure Bronx families have equitable access to NYC's expanded free universal childcare including 2K and 3K programs, and expand childcare during school holidays.
Environmental Justice
Morgan Evers advocates for polluters to pay heavy fines for illegal dumping, and for safer green spaces and tree planting to mitigate highway air pollution contributing to asthma in Bronx children.
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Jeffrey Dinowitz
Dinowitz identifies climate and environment as a key priority. He has sponsored legislation to ban unencapsulated foam flotation in docks and buoys, regulate toxic substances in playground surfacing materials, and establish an indirect source review for heavy distribution warehouse operations to reduce emissions.
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Morgan Evers
Morgan Evers advocates for polluters to pay heavy fines for illegal dumping, and for safer green spaces and tree planting to mitigate highway air pollution contributing to asthma in Bronx children.
Researched & verified Jun 22, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.