Candidate

Edward Gibbs

Running for Member of Assembly · District 68 in New York

Edward 'Eddie' Gibbs is the current Assemblymember for New York's 68th district, which includes East Harlem and parts of the Upper East Side and Central Harlem. He is the first formerly incarcerated person in the New York State Legislature.

Where they stand

ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled June 30, 2026

Education
Gibbs sponsored legislation allowing parents whose children received ESL services to continue serving on education councils despite their child's exit from the program.
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Community Services
Gibbs announced $850,000 for East Harlem's first mobile dental bus to provide essential dental care to the community.
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Criminal Justice Reform
Gibbs brings valuable insights to Albany as the first formerly incarcerated person in the New York State Legislature.
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Health Care
He celebrated the passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Bill, highlighting its significance in the Assembly.
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Public Safety
Gibbs visited Rikers Island during a heat wave to examine conditions in correctional facilities.
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Community Engagement
He organized annual events like coat drives and back-to-school supply drives for underprivileged community members.
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