Jibreel Jalloh
WFP
Lost the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary to incumbent Jaime Williams; remains on the November general-election ballot on the Working Families Party line.
Jibreel Jalloh is a Brooklyn-born community organizer and nonprofit leader running for Assembly District 59 on the Working Families Party line after losing the Democratic primary to incumbent Jaime Williams.[4][7]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsUniversal, publicly funded child care
Lists funding universal childcare among his priorities for lowering the cost of living.[8]
“Lower the Cost of Living: Fund universal childcare, healthcare and expand access to fresh and affordable food.”
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Lists funding healthcare among his priorities for lowering the cost of living.[8]
“Lower the Cost of Living: Fund universal childcare, healthcare and expand access to fresh and affordable food.”
In their words — priorities
- "Lower the Cost of Living: Fund universal childcare, healthcare and expand access to fresh and affordable food."[8]
- "Protect Homeowners: Stop deed theft, expand foreclosure prevention programs, support first-time homebuyer grants."[8]
- "Economic investment & Small Businesses: Secure funding to revitalize our commercial corridors and push legislation that bolsters our small businesses."[8]
- "Invest in Education & Youth: Modernize school facilities, expand after-school and summer programs, and connect students to career and college pathways."[8]
- "Fix Flooding & Infrastructure: Upgrade drainage systems, expand green infrastructure, and create emergency relief for flood-impacted families. Fund NYCHA repairs."[8]
Background
- Jalloh is the son of a union nurse and a taxi driver and was born and raised in Brooklyn.[7]
- He is described as an Obama Scholar, community organizer, and nonprofit leader; his campaign says he helped stop a toxic facility from being sited near homes and schools, helped secure $1.6 million in gun-violence prevention funding, and supported workers organizing a union.[7]
- He has also built and run a small business, according to his campaign.[7]