Kings County, New York

New York Assembly District 53

One candidate is tracked for New York Assembly District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maritza Davila. Candidate information follows official Kings County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Maritza Davila (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 53; Maritza Davila 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, Maritza Davila, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Maritza Davila

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Gun violence prevention
Tenant rights and affordable housing for seniors and families

Per the official Assembly page.

Biography

Maritza Davila began her career as a community organizer in Bushwick and Williamsburg, per her official Assembly biography. She served as president of Community School District 32's board of education, founded the Northern Brooklyn Residents Association, and worked with the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council for over 20 years, helping establish a credit union and secure housing assistance for families. She earned an associate degree in political science from Long Island University in 2013 and chairs the Assembly Committee on Social Services. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the State Board of Elections' certification is the only verifiable source for Maritza Davila.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 53 in 2026?

When is the New York Assembly District 53 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.

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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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Maritza Davila, full profile Official New York election office