Kings County, New York

New York Assembly District 50

One candidate is tracked for New York Assembly District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Gallagher. Candidate information follows official Kings County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Emily Gallagher (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 50; Emily Gallagher is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. 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, Emily Gallagher, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Emily Gallagher

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Housing affordability
Renewable energy and the All-Electric Buildings Act
The LLC Transparency Act to combat anonymous shell companies

Per the official Assembly page.

Biography

Emily Gallagher worked as an educator and public historian at the Tenement Museum and other local institutions, then served as community affairs director for Hostelling International starting in 2015, per her official Assembly biography. She co-chaired the activist group Neighbors Allied for Good Growth from 2008 to 2015 and wrote a weekly column for The Greenpoint Star beginning in 2015.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 50 in 2026?

When is the New York Assembly District 50 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 Kings County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Emily Gallagher, full profile Official New York election office