NY State Assembly · District 79
Chantel Jackson
Member, NY State Assembly, District 79 (since January 2021)DINCUMBENT
- Race
- NY State Assembly · District 79
- Result
- Chantel Jackson, projected winner
- Opponent
- Emmanuel Findlay Jr. (C)
- Research
- In depth
Party line27 votes tracked
With party = voted the same way as most Democrats who voted.
Said vs. did1 statement · 27 votes
New York State has passed some of the most progressive tenant protection laws, and Chantel will work to ensure they are being upheld in the Bronx.
Stronger rent regulation and tenant protections
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotNY State Assembly · 79
2026-11-03
| Chantel Jackson D | incumbent |
| Emmanuel Findlay Jr. C | challenger |
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.
New York State has passed some of the most progressive tenant protection laws, and Chantel will work to ensure they are being upheld in the Bronx.
In a 2020 candidate survey, said New York had passed progressive tenant protection laws and pledged to work to see them enforced in the Bronx.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESS51001 (Concealed Carry Improvement Act, 2022-07-01): Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places.[7]
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESS2509 (2021–22 budget revenue bill, 2021-04-07): Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures.[8]
Biography
Chantel Jackson is the Democratic Assembly Member for District 79 in the Bronx and won re-election on November 3, 2026. A licensed social worker and former college advisor, she first won the seat in 2020. She chairs the New York State Legislative Women's Caucus and previously chaired the Black Legislative Task Force, and her official biography lists maternal health, economic development, mental health and youth development as her focus areas.[1][2][3][4][5]
Jackson was born in Harlem and raised in a close-knit family; her mother immigrated from Belize and her late father, who died in 2022, was an entrepreneur and CEO of WIBO.[1][4] In her 2020 Ballotpedia survey she described herself as living in the South Bronx.[4] She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the City College of New York and a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University (Ballotpedia lists 2014).[1][4] She spent nine years working with low-income, first-generation students on college access and financial aid before becoming a social worker.[1][4]
Jackson worked as a licensed social worker in New York City public high schools for four years, and has also taught at the college level and written a book, according to her official biography and 2020 survey.[1][4] She won the June 2020 Democratic primary for the open Assembly District 79 seat with 25.9% of the vote in a six-candidate field, and the November 2020 general election with 89.8%; Ballotpedia lists her term as beginning January 1, 2021.[4] She was re-elected in 2022 (87.1% over Republican Richard Bryan) and in 2024 (80.1% over Republican Sharon Darby and Conservative Party candidate Emmanuel Findlay Jr.).[4]
Jackson's district includes Concourse Village, Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont, Belmont and East Tremont, and she sits on the Assembly's Cities, Education, Housing, Mental Health, and Small Business committees and chairs the Subcommittee on Micro Business.[5][1] She chaired the New York State Black Legislative Task Force during what her official biography calls the past legislative session, and the biography says she helped secure a $30 million investment for underserved communities and has chaired the Legislative Women's Caucus since June 2025.[5] She championed A7713, on adolescent offender case processing.[9] Her official biography says she organized two buses of Bronx students to Invest Fest in Atlanta in August 2024 and hosted The Next Wave Career Summit in February 2026; it describes her as a licensed social worker, college professor, published author and mother of two.[5] She won the November 3, 2026 general election over Emmanuel Findlay Jr., 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 27 votes.
All 27 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. |
| 2022-07-01 | Split partyvoted yes | Concealed Carry Improvement ActS51001 · Passed 90–52 · official record ↗Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places. |
| 2021-04-07 | Split partyvoted yes | 2021–22 budget revenue billS2509 · Passed 88–61 · official record ↗Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures. |
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.
- bill2021-12-29 · Sponsored A7713, which changed adolescent-offender plea and Family Court removal procedures; it passed the Assembly and Senate and was signed into law (Chapter 809 of 2021).[10]
- bill2026-05-27 · Is the Assembly sponsor of A2140 (Fair Pricing Act, same as S705), which would cap prices for a set of routine outpatient medical services at 150% of the Medicare rate; the bill was reported to the Codes Committee on May 27, 2026.[11]
- action2025 · As of the 2025-2026 session, serves on the Assembly's Cities, Education, Housing, Mental Health, and Small Business committees, and chairs the Subcommittee on Micro Business.[12]
In their own words
Priorities
- Now in her third term at the time of the profile, Jackson focuses on maternal health, economic development, mental health, youth development, and holistic wellness.[12]
- As Chair of the New York State Black Legislative Task Force, she helped secure a $30 million investment for underserved communities and led a 12-stop statewide listening tour to ensure the funding reflected local needs.[12]
- In February 2026 she hosted The Next Wave Career Summit, bringing together professionals in content creation, photography, and entrepreneurship to equip students with tools and pathways into those fields.[12]
- Co-writing with state Sen. Cordell Cleare, Jackson said Albany budget proposals "restored funding to Aid and Incentives to Municipalities, increased tax revenue to New York City, restored funding for foster care, adult shelter costs, cash assistance for low-income families, and more — driving more than $5 billion more toward our city," arguing the state had shortchanged New York City and that Black families face the city's steepest affordability pressures.[13]
Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.
Profile: /people/chantel-jackson
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 1 of 114 party-divided votes on file.
Relates to immunization vaccines for children
What it does: Requires the administration of certain vaccines for children in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner, utilizing generally accepted medical standards and based on recommendations of the American Acade…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 90–5, Republicans 0–43
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
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 83–53 · Yes 83–No 53 · Democrats 83–9, Republicans 0–44
Apr 28, 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 ↗
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Assemblymember Chantel Jackson — Biography · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record
- 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.Chantel Jackson — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2020-05-06 Candidate's own words
- 5.Assemblymember Chantel Jackson — Biography · New York State Assembly Official record
- 6.Chantel Jackson — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2020-05-06 Candidate's own words
- 7.Assembly floor vote: S51001 — Concealed Carry Improvement Act · New York State Assembly · 2022-07-01 Official record
- 8.Assembly floor vote: S2509 — 2021–22 budget revenue bill · New York State Assembly · 2021-04-07 Official record
- 9.Bill A07713 — Summary and Actions · New York State Assembly · 2021-12-29 Official record
- 10.Bill A07713 — Summary and Actions · New York State Assembly · 2021-12-29 Official record
- 11.Bill A02140 — Summary and Actions · New York State Assembly · 2026-05-27 Official record
- 12.Assemblymember Chantel Jackson — Biography · New York State Assembly · 2026-09-25 Official record
- 13.Keep NYC Black families here & keep funds here · New York Daily News · 2026-03-18 Candidate's own words