New York State Assembly District 59, covering parts of South Brooklyn, features candidates competing in the June 2026 primary election. Below is a brief overview of the candidates and their campaign priorities.
Jaime Williams
Jaime Williams is an Assemblywoman seeking re-election in New York’s 59th District in South Brooklyn. An immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago and a social worker by training, she has focused her work on serving working families and her community. Her priorities include affordability, property tax reform, support for seniors and veterans, and public safety. For more information visit the campaign website at williamsforassembly.org.
Jibreel Jalloh
Jibreel Jalloh is a community organizer, nonprofit CEO, and Obama Scholar running for State Assembly, and the son of immigrant parents in Brooklyn. He has worked on gun violence prevention, environmental safety, and supporting workers through union organizing while also running a small business. His campaign focuses on lowering costs, protecting homeowners, and improving public safety and housing stability. For more information visit the campaign website at jibreeljalloh.com.
