Candidate
Phara Souffrant Forrest
Running for Member of Assembly · District 57 in New York
Phara Souffrant Forrest is a nurse and tenant activist currently serving as the Assemblymember for New York's 57th Assembly District in Brooklyn. She was first elected in 2020 and is seeking re-election in the 2026 New York Primary Election.
Where they stand
ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 4, 2026Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Advocates for treatment, rather than incarceration, for individuals facing mental health crises through the Treatment Court Expansion Act.
source ↗Education
Supports increased funding and resources for public education and champions the New Deal for CUNY.
source ↗Healthcare
Advocates for the New York Health Act to establish a single-payer healthcare system in New York.
source ↗Housing
Supports a model of collective, socially controlled housing through the establishment of a Social Housing Development Authority.
source ↗Immigration
Works to stop collaboration between New York State and ICE through the New York for All initiative.
source ↗Taxes / Budget
Believes in ensuring wealthier individuals contribute fairly through taxation, emphasizing the need to 'Tax the Rich.'
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🗳️ When to vote
Election day
Nov 3
in 60 days
Also running for Member of Assembly
Sources
- Phara Souffrant Forrest | BallotReady
- Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest
- Phara Souffrant Forrest - KeyWiki
- Phara Souffrant Forrest - Assembly District 57 | New York State Assembly
- Phara Souffrant Forrest - New York Assembly Member Democrat - Bill Sponsor
- Phara Souffrant Forrest | New York State Legislator - Democratic Assembly District 57 | LegiList
ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 03/18/2025). Verify details with your local election office.
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