New York State Assembly District 54, covering parts of North Brooklyn, features candidates competing in the June 2026 primary election. Below is a brief overview of the candidates and their campaign priorities.
Erik Martin Dilan
Erik Martin Dilan is the Assemblymember for New York’s 54th District in North Brooklyn and a lifelong Bushwick resident. He has focused on addressing housing affordability, expanding childcare, improving healthcare access, and protecting immigrant communities from ICE while supporting a fair and safe criminal justice system. For more information visit the campaign website at dilan4assembly.com.
Christian Celeste Tate
Christian Celeste Tate is a Democratic Socialist running for New York State Assembly District 54. He supports policies to keep people in their homes, strengthen unions, expand healthcare access, improve public transit, and invest in community safety and education. For more information visit the campaign website at cct4nyc.com.
