NY Assembly · Assembly District 81

Uncontested

Jeffrey Dinowitz 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.

Jeffrey Dinowitz, in the seat since 1994, has no opponent

Jeffrey Dinowitz, who has held the seat since a 1994 special election, won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary over Morgan Evers with 64.6% of the vote. He is the only candidate on the Nov. 3 ballot, on the Democratic line.

Overview Issues Money

Candidate

Incumbent

Jeffrey Dinowitz

Born in 1954; has lived in the Bronx all his life

Immigration — Says he has been outspoken against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and aims to keep pushing legislation that protects immigrants.

Ritchie Torres +12

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Issues

Housing and tenant protections

Good cause eviction rules became state law in the 2024-25 budget, signed April 20, 2024. The Legislature decides whether to change tenant protections like these and how state money is split between building new affordable housing and preserving existing units.

In coverage

Calls housing and tenant matters the district's biggest issue and says preserving existing affordable housing, including Mitchell-Lama, is vital alongside building new units. Says he secured $10 million for the Amalgamated Housing Cooperative and $1 million for Park Reservoir, and that the pandemic eviction moratorium he passed saved thousands from eviction.

The Riverdale Press — Candidate interviews: Dinowitz and Evers compete for Assembly seat

Buses, subways and bridge tolls

How the state funds and oversees the MTA's buses and subways, and what Bronx residents pay in fares and tolls.

In coverage

Says he has pushed for more buses and better service, especially on the Bx10, and sponsored a bill passed in 2018 to keep MTA funding from being used for other state expenses. Sponsors bills for MTA half fares for veterans and for rider representation on the MTA board, and says he secured a full Henry Hudson Bridge toll rebate for Bronx residents in 2019.

The Riverdale Press — Candidate interviews: Dinowitz and Evers compete for Assembly seat

School funding and college tuition

How the state divides school aid among districts, including New York City, and what students pay for public college.

In coverage

Supports increasing state aid to New York City schools to address historic funding inequities, and lists public school funding among his priorities. Sponsors a bill for tuition-free SUNY, CUNY and community colleges, and sponsored the 2026 law letting veterans transfer unused tuition awards to eligible immediate family members.

New York State Assembly — Jeffrey Dinowitz, member biography

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The money

Cycle-to-date · NYS Board of Elections — figures change as new reports are filed.

Dinowitz

$260K

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Researched & verified Oct 1, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.

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