New York State Assembly District 56, covering Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights in Brooklyn, features candidates competing in the June 2026 primary election. Below is a brief overview of the candidates and their campaign priorities.
Stefani Zinerman
Stefani Zinerman is the Assemblymember for Brooklyn’s 56th District, representing Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. Her work focuses on housing stability, workforce development, small business support, and public safety. She supports stronger tenant protections, job training and community hiring, and investments in local economic opportunity and neighborhood services. For more information visit the campaign website at zinermanfor56ad.com.
Eon Tyrell Huntley
Eon Tyrell Huntley is a lifelong Brooklynite, father, retail worker, and democratic socialist running for State Assembly. He focuses on universal childcare, rent control and tenant protections, fully funded public education, and expanding healthcare access. He supports making New York more affordable for working families, strengthening labor rights, and protecting civil liberties and immigrant communities. For more information visit the campaign website at eonforassembly.com.
Michael Bailey
Michael Bailey is an attorney, small business owner, and lifelong Bedford-Stuyvesant resident running for State Assembly District 56. His campaign focuses on housing affordability, small business support, community safety, and youth opportunity. He advocates for stronger tenant protections, economic development for local businesses, and expanded resources for families and neighborhoods in Brooklyn. For more information visit the campaign website at baileyfor56.com.
