State Assembly Member - District 87 — 2026 New York State Primary Election

Primary Election

PRIMARY WAS JUN 23

NY Assembly · New York - 87

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Open seat in District 87 draws two Democratic primary challengers

The 2026 Democratic primary for New York Assembly District 87 is an open-seat contest between Karines Reyes and Zakir Choudhury. Choudhury has staked out positions on six key issues including affordable living and public safety, while Reyes's platform details are not yet available. No fundraising or polling data has been reported, making the race's dynamics unclear.

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Candidates

Karines Reyes

Incumbent

Registered nurse in the Oncology Department at Montefiore Einstein Hospital

Focus: Health equity

Backed by

New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)DRUM Beats

Zakir Choudhury

Candidate for New York State Assembly District 87

Affordable Housing — Choudhury aims to reduce cost-of-living pressures, support affordable housing initiatives, and address rising energy…

Backed by

No major endorsements yet.

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