Bronx County, New York

New York Assembly District 85

One candidate is tracked for New York Assembly District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emerita Torres. Candidate information follows official Bronx County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Emerita Torres (Democratic; also on the Working Families line) is on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 85. Emerita Torres is the sitting member, per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Emerita Torres, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Emerita Torres

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding economic opportunity, tenants' rights and affordable housing
Labor rights and climate change
Women's rights

Per the nyassembly.gov member page.

Biography

Emerita Torres represents the 85th Assembly District in the South Bronx and previously served as Vice President of Policy, Research, and Advocacy at the Community Service Society of New York, per her campaign site. She spent a decade at the U.S. State Department working on labor rights and peace mediation before helping expand the half-price MetroCard program, per her campaign site. She holds a B.A. from New York University and a Master's in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 85 in 2026?

When is the New York Assembly District 85 election in New York?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Bronx County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Bronx County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Emerita Torres, full profile Official New York election office