NY State Assembly · District 75
Tony Simone
NY State Assembly Member, District 75 (since 2023)DWFPINCUMBENT
- Race
- NY State Assembly · District 75
- Result
- Tony Simone, projected winner
- Opponent
- Christine Fontanelli (R, Save NYC Party)
- Research
- In depth
Party line25 votes tracked
With party = voted the same way as most Democrats who voted.
Said vs. did6 statements · 25 votes
I support good cause eviction, rent protections for market rate housing, bills to protect tenants, & housing for people who are homeless, low- & middle- income w/o subsidizing developers.
Stronger rent regulation and tenant protections
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotNY State Assembly · 75
2026-11-03
| Tony Simone DWFP | incumbent |
| Christine Fontanelli RSave NYC Party | challenger |
Won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary 76.5%-22.5% over Emily YueXin Miller; also the Working Families Party nominee.
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
I support good cause eviction, rent protections for market rate housing, bills to protect tenants, & housing for people who are homeless, low- & middle- income w/o subsidizing developers.
Supports good-cause eviction protections and rent protections for market-rate housing.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
NYS needs a radical green agenda. I support public renewable energy, improved mass transit, all electric buildings, and will work to improve water & air quality.
Supports public renewable energy, improved mass transit and all-electric buildings.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Codifying Roe v Wade and ensuring we are a sanctuary for those seeking and providing abortions were critical moves.
In a 2024 club questionnaire, described codifying Roe v. Wade and making New York a sanctuary for people seeking and providing abortions as critical steps.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Yes, I am a proud cosponsor of the New York Health Act.
In a 2024 club questionnaire, said he cosponsors the New York Health Act and supports a single-payer universal health care system.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
A5685, New York for All, to prohibit the use of state and local funds to aid immigration enforcement.
In a 2024 club questionnaire, said New York should pass the New York for All Act, which bars use of state and local funds to aid immigration enforcement.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
The amended GPP would immediately enable the construction of thousands of permanent, affordable housing units currently prohibited under the State’s plan
In a March 2025 press release, proposed amending the state-controlled Penn-area General Project Plan, which he says prohibits thousands of housing units, to allow new housing.[7]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Tony Simone is the Democratic and Working Families Party member of the Assembly representing Manhattan's West Side, including Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen and Midtown, and won re-election on November 3, 2026. Before his 2022 election he worked in government and the nonprofit sector, including for state and city elected officials, People for the American Way and Friends of Hudson River Park. His official biography says he is focused on public safety, mental health, affordable housing, health care, climate change, tenant and immigrant rights, and equity for disabled people and LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.[1][2][3][4]
Simone was born in Queens, New York, in 1970. His mother was born in Peru and immigrated to New York City in 1968; his father, born in Astoria, drove taxis and trucks, and his late grandfather was a Teamsters union delegate.[4] He received a BA in political science and a BS in applied economics from Hofstra University (1994, per Ballotpedia) and an MPA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (2001, per Ballotpedia).[4][8] He began his government career working for the late state Sen. Catherine Abate and for then-City Councilmember Christine Quinn, and also worked in the office of New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall.[4][8]
Simone later served as deputy director of the northeast regional office of People for the American Way, where he led policy and field operations and organized on immigrant and LGBT rights.[4] He returned to government as Director of Community Outreach for the NYC Council under Speaker Christine Quinn, where his official biography says he directed volunteer relief efforts after Superstorm Sandy, led local initiatives to reduce hate crimes, advocated for marriage equality and worked to protect tenants.[4] Immediately before the Assembly, he was Director of External Affairs at Hudson River Park Friends, working on fundraising and advocacy for the waterfront park.[4][8]
Simone was elected to the Assembly in 2022, defeating Republican Joseph A. Maffia with 84.7% of the vote in the November 8 general election, and took office January 1, 2023; he was re-elected in 2024 with 99.1% of the vote.[8] His district covers Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, Midtown and part of the Lincoln Center area.[4] His current Assembly committee memberships are Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry; Election Law; Environmental Conservation; Governmental Operations; and Labor, and he is also a member of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus, the Task Force on New Americans and the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force.[9] His official biography says he has been a campaign volunteer and staffer for decades, and that he lives in Hell's Kitchen with his husband, Jason, and their rescue dog.[4] He won the November 3, 2026 general election over Christine Fontanelli, according to unofficial results from the NYC Board of Elections.[2][3]
Recent votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Increases the occupancy tax in the county of St. LawrenceS10029 · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 31–12 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trialS1004-B · Passed Assembly 83–49 · official record ↗Democrats 83–6 · Republicans 0–43 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-HudsonS10058-C · Passed Assembly 113–18 · official record ↗Democrats 87–1 · Republicans 26–17 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealerS10643 · Passed Assembly 98–34 · official record ↗Democrats 85–4 · Republicans 13–30 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Prohibits the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogationS2667-C · Passed Assembly 111–21 · official record ↗Democrats 87–2 · Republicans 24–19 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Requires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years except in the city of New YorkS5711-C · Passed Assembly 82–52 · official record ↗Democrats 82–9 · Republicans 0–43 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel taxS6047-A · Passed Assembly 95–36 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 30–13 |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of OneontaS6834-A · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 66–22 · Republicans 30–13 |
Showing the 8 most recent of 25 votes.
All 25 recorded votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Increases the occupancy tax in the county of St. LawrenceS10029 · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 31–12Increases the occupancy tax in the county of St. Lawrence from three to five percent. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trialS1004-B · Passed Assembly 83–49 · official record ↗Democrats 83–6 · Republicans 0–43Provides for the use of restoration services when determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trial. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-HudsonS10058-C · Passed Assembly 113–18 · official record ↗Democrats 87–1 · Republicans 26–17Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-Hudson; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2031. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealerS10643 · Passed Assembly 98–34 · official record ↗Democrats 85–4 · Republicans 13–30Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Prohibits the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogationS2667-C · Passed Assembly 111–21 · official record ↗Democrats 87–2 · Republicans 24–19Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Requires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years except in the city of New YorkS5711-C · Passed Assembly 82–52 · official record ↗Democrats 82–9 · Republicans 0–43Requires certain elections take place in even-numbered years for certain municipal and judicial officials except in the city of New York. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel taxS6047-A · Passed Assembly 95–36 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 30–13Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel tax; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of OneontaS6834-A · Passed Assembly 96–35 · official record ↗Democrats 66–22 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta not to exceed 6%. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act and requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias programS6983-A · Passed Assembly 92–40 · official record ↗Democrats 89–0 · Republicans 3–40Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act; requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program for all health care providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; requires the department of health to publish reports on maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club taxS7966-A · Passed Assembly 98–34 · official record ↗Democrats 68–21 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach, county of Nassau to impose a three percent hotel, motel and beach club tax; defines "beach club" as a facility formed, organized or operated by any person, firm or corporation, located on or contiguous to an ocean beach, permitting sunbathing, swimming and other allied recreation activities, including such uses operated by a hotel, cooperative complex or other entity; makes related provisions. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Provides internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housingS8026-A · Passed Assembly 126–6 · official record ↗Democrats 89–0 · Republicans 37–6Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the county of Putnam to lease certain lands used as parklandsS8852-C · Passed Assembly 123–8 · official record ↗Democrats 80–8 · Republicans 43–0Authorizes the county of Putnam to lease certain lands used as parklands in the town of Carmel for use as a cell tower for thirty years. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel taxS9027 · Passed Assembly 97–34 · official record ↗Democrats 67–21 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel tax not exceeding five percent of the per diem rental rate for each room. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of IthacaS9528-A · Passed Assembly 110–21 · official record ↗Democrats 87–1 · Republicans 23–20Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Ithaca; repeals authorization of such program on December 31, 2030. |
| 2026-06-05 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the town of Minisink to impose a hotel and motel taxS9862-A · Passed Assembly 95–36 · official record ↗Democrats 65–23 · Republicans 30–13Authorizes the town of Minisink to impose a hotel and motel tax at a rate of five percent. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk countyA11552 · Passed Assembly 117–24 · official record ↗Democrats 76–20 · Republicans 41–4Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county; provides for the support of a not-for-profit organization that manages and owns the first lighthouse built in New York, a national register of historic places site in Suffolk county that has been named a national historic landmark and is a New York state historic site. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Enacts the responsible data center development actA11560 · Passed Assembly 103–38 · official record ↗Democrats 93–3 · Republicans 10–35Places a one year moratorium on the issuance of data center permits; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets energy efficiency goals for data centers; provides for benefits for host communities; sets labor standards for the construction of data centers. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Enacts into law necessary legislation including extensions and technical correctionsA11561 · Passed Assembly 100–39 · official record ↗Democrats 93–2 · Republicans 7–37Extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part A); extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits with respect to a site located at 1800 Park Avenue (Part B); makes technical corrections relating to extending the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county IDA (Part C); extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part D); makes technical corrections to section 11-3206 of the administrative code of the city of New York (Part E); provides for the temporary transfer of racing support payments (Part F). |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to the taxation of vapor productsA4619-B · Passed Assembly 135–6 · official record ↗Democrats 92–4 · Republicans 43–2Relates to the taxation of vapor products; provides for the licensing of vapor products distributors; imposes certain tax return filing requirements on vapor products distributors; provides for enforcement powers. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of AmsterdamS10196-A · Passed Assembly 118–23 · official record ↗Democrats 91–5 · Republicans 27–18Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Amsterdam; repeals authorization of such program on December 31, 2031. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of YonkersS10564 · Passed Assembly 118–23 · official record ↗Democrats 91–5 · Republicans 27–18Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Yonkers; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2031. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklandS10611 · Passed Assembly 126–15 · official record ↗Democrats 88–8 · Republicans 38–7Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland and to lease such land to HESP Solar LLC for a term not to exceed twenty-five years. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to judicial districtsS10626 · Passed Assembly 95–46 · official record ↗Democrats 95–1 · Republicans 0–45Provides that in the fourth judicial department, three new districts, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen are added; makes related provisions. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customersS1327-A · Passed Assembly 100–39 · official record ↗Democrats 94–1 · Republicans 6–38Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers; requires the public service commission to set standards for payment plans for certain customers including reasonableness of agreements and timelines for payment; establishes eligibility. |
| 2026-06-04 | With partyvoted yes | Provides remedies for disrupted electionsS4602-B · Passed Assembly 93–48 · official record ↗Democrats 93–3 · Republicans 0–45Provides remedies for disrupted voting times and locations during elections; directs that the BOE extend voting to account for the disruption. |
Albany votes: landmark laws since 2019, plus the 25 most recent 2025–26 roll calls where at least five members voted on the losing side, from the legislature’s official records. Party line is scored for 2025–26 votes only.
On the record
Official actions: bills, executive acts, filings and court records.
- actionAssembly committee assignments for 2025-2026: Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry; Environmental Conservation; Governmental Operations; Labor; and Social Services.[5]
- bill2025-03-31 · Unveiled a bill to legalize year-round outdoor dining statewide, working with restaurant owners, business improvement districts and advocates.[10]
- action2025-03-20 · With Council Member Erik Bottcher, proposed amending the state's General Project Plan for the Penn Station area to add affordable housing and green space to the neighborhood surrounding Penn Station.[7]
- action2025-04-14 · With Assemblymember Alex Bores and State Senator Rachel May, called for transitioning New York's property tax structure to a Land Value Tax to address the housing affordability crisis.[11]
- action2026-02-10 · Issued a public statement opposing the removal of a Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag from the Stonewall National Monument.[12]
In their own words
Priorities
- Civil rights, racial and economic justice, including reproductive choice, LGBTQ+ equality and immigrant rights.[5]
- Housing: supports good-cause eviction, rent protections for market-rate housing, and tenant-protection bills, along with housing for homeless and low/middle-income residents.[5]
- Climate change: supports public renewable energy, improved mass transit, and all-electric buildings.[5]
- Public safety: released a plan addressing illegal guns from other states, community-police relations, the mental health crisis, and youth programs.[5]
Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.
Profile: /people/tony-simone
Where they stood out
Voted with most of their party on all 110 party-divided votes on file.
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- Yes
Facilitates appellate review of rulings that implicate issues of public concern
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 81–56 · Yes 81–No 56 · Democrats 81–11, Republicans 0–45
May 18, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 83–62 · Yes 83–No 62 · Democrats 83–17, Republicans 0–45
Feb 4, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 83–61 · Yes 83–No 61 · Democrats 83–17, Republicans 0–44
Mar 31, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 82–52 · Yes 82–No 52 · Democrats 82–9, Republicans 0–43
Jun 5, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
Relates to certain mandatory disclosures for job advertisements
With most of their party · Passed Assembly 86–54 · Yes 86–No 54 · Democrats 86–9, Republicans 0–45
Jun 2, 2026Official record ↗
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.New York State Assembly District 75 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.2026 New York State Assembly election · Wikipedia · 2026-11-09 Reference
- 3.New York State Assembly election results 2026 (unofficial election night results) · NYC Board of Elections · 2026-11-03 Official record
- 4.Assemblymember Tony Simone — Biography · New York State Assembly Official record
- 5.Tony Simone · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2022-06-01 Candidate's own words
- 6.Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Tony Simone for NY Assembly District 75 · Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club questionnaire (2024) · 2024-01-01 Candidate's own words
- 7.AM Tony Simone, CM Erik Bottcher Unveil Plan to Reimagine Penn Area with Housing and Green Space · New York State Assembly (Tony Simone press release) · 2025-03-20 Official record
- 8.Tony Simone · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2022-06-01 Candidate's own words
- 9.Assemblymember Tony Simone — Committee Membership · New York State Assembly · 2026-10-21 Official record
- 10.Assemblymember Simone Introduces Bill to Legalize Year Round Outdoor Dining · New York State Assembly (Tony Simone press release) · 2025-03-31 Official record
- 11.Assemblymember Simone, Assemblymember Bores, and Senator May Call for the Transition of Property Taxes to a Land Value Tax · New York State Assembly (Tony Simone press release) · 2025-04-14 Official record
- 12.Statement from Assemblymember Tony Simone on Removal of Flag from Stonewall National Monument · New York State Assembly (Tony Simone press release) · 2026-02-10 Official record