Primary Election
Open seat race for Brooklyn State Senate District 25
This is an open seat race for New York State Senate District 25, with no incumbent on the ballot. The two candidates, Marlon Rice and Jabari Brisport, are competing in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026. Both candidates have taken positions on key local issues such as funding schools, stopping deed theft, and supporting small businesses, though no fundraising or polling data is available.
Former public school teacher
Universal Child Care — Jabari Brisport supports winning universal child care. As chair of the Children and Families Committee, he has led the fight for universal child care and helped secure $1.4 billion to fund public schools.
Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn
Education department vendor teaching creative writing and urban hydroponics (early 2000s)
Stop Deed Theft — Rice aims to stop deed theft, which he says leaves residents vulnerable to displacement.
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Fund Schools that Work
Rice supports equitable, fully funded education for all children, while Brisport highlights his role in securing $1.4 billion for public schools and protections for homeless youth.
Rice supports ensuring every New York child has access to equitable, fully funded education and quality care.
Marlon Rice Campaign PlatformStop Deed Theft
Rice focuses on stopping deed theft and cracking down on NYCHA, while Brisport advocates for rent control, affordable housing, fully funded public housing, and opposes privatization of NYCHA.
Brisport advocates for rent control and affordable housing, fully funded public housing, and opposes privatization of NYCHA including RAD/PACT conversions. He states housing is a human right and that the shortage is driven by treating housing as a profit source.
Campaign websiteSave Small Businesses
Rice advocates for reducing burdens on small businesses, while Brisport supports winning rights for workers.
Brisport supports winning rights for workers.
Campaign websiteResearched & verified Jun 22, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.