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Asm. Alex Bores
District 73
Democrat
First elected 2023
Alex Bores represents AD-73, a heavily Democratic Manhattan district with a D+45 registration lean — 55,024 Democrats (59.5%) to 13,002 Republicans (14.1%) — that has returned lopsided general election margins across every cycle on record; Bores himself won in 2024 with a 46.8-point margin over Awadhesh Gupta and is rated Safe D across all modeled 2026 scenarios. The district is demographically distinctive for its high educational attainment (84.7% bachelor's degree or higher), a median household income of $177,599, and a median rent of $3,162, situating it among New York's wealthiest and most credentialed urban constituencies. First elected in 2023, Bores sponsored 94 bills in the 2025 session, with the largest concentration in General Business (18 bills), followed by Insurance, Public Health, and Tax (5 bills each), reflecting a pronounced focus on commercial regulation and emerging technology — consistent with his floor activity on AI regulation, proposition betting, and Uniform Commercial Code modernization.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-73
Base lean: D+53
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
- Limited contested election data — registration lean used as primary signal
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+53). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/1/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.
Electoral History AD-73
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alex Bores 73.4% (42,552) | Awadhesh Gupta 26.6% (15,414) | 46.8pts |
| 2022 | Alex Bores 73.7% (32,938) | David Casavis 26.3% (11,747) | 47.4pts |
| 2020 | Dan Quart 74.4% (45,196) | Judith Graham 25.6% (15,534) | 48.8pts |
| 2018 | Dan Quart 76.2% (36,181) | Jeff Ascherman 23.8% (11,320) | 52.4pts |
| 2016 | Dan Quart 62.7% (35,535) | Rebecca Harary 36.2% (20,538) | 26.5pts |
| 2014 | Dan Quart 67.6% (16,618) | David B. Casavis 30.5% (7,507) | 37.1pts |
| 2012 | Dan Quart 68.9% (32,153) | David B. Casavis 31.1% (14,503) | 37.8pts |
| 2011 | Dan Quart 66.5% (6,318) | Paul Niehaus 32.9% (3,129) | 33.6pts |
| 2010 | Jonathan L. Bing 65.2% (23,031) | Paul Niehaus 32.9% (11,644) | 32.3pts |
| 2008 | Jonathan L. Bing 73.8% (37,640) | David В. Casavis 26.2% (13,383) | 47.6pts |
| 2006 | Jonathan L. Bing 77.0% (26,920) | Robert Heim 23.0% (8,062) | 54.0pts |
| 2004 | Jonathan L. Bing 72.5% (38,243) | Douglas G. Winston 27.5% (14,534) | 45.0pts |
| 2002 | Jonathan L. Bing 50.6% (15,949) | Gail Hilson 48.3% (15,221) | ⚡ 2.3pts |
| 2000 | John Ravitz 53.0% (23,712) | Jerome B. K. Polansky 45.0% (20,128) | ⚡ 8.0pts |
| 1998 | John Ravitz 56.3% (19,547) | Charles M. Kinsolving, Jr. 43.7% (15,148) | 12.6pts |
| 1996 | John Ravitz 55.2% (24,680) | Jess Velona 44.2% (19,763) | 11.0pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Democratic) | Dan Quart 66.2% (8,672) | Cameron Alex Koffman 33.8% (4,427) | 32.4pts |
| 2018 (Independence) | Dr. Jeff Ascherman 76.9% (20) | Richard Gotfried 3.8% (1) | 73.1pts |
| 2016 (Women's Equality) | Rebecca Harary 100.0% (3) | Uncontested | — |
| 2014 (Green) | Donal Butterfield 80.0% (4) | David B. Casavis 20.0% (1) | 60.0pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 73 Profile
Population
127,378
Median income
$177,599
Median rent
$3,162
Homeownership
45.5%
Education (BA+)
84.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Uninsured rate
2.5%
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
74.0%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian
12.3%
Median age
43.5
Foreign born
24.0%
Limited English households
2.4%
Veterans
2.1%
Disability rate
8.1%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
5.3%
Public transit
30.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.
Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Bills sponsored
94
Joint hearing appearances
1
Floor debate appearances
25
Years in office
3
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A01191-B
2026-03-26
Safer Weapons, Safer Home Act — requiring the Division of Criminal Justice Services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms
The New York State Assembly debated A01191-B, the Safer Weapons, Safer Home Act, which would direct the Division of Criminal Justice Services to conduct a two-year study on the technological viability of personalized firearms—weapons that can only be fired by authorized users. Sponsor Assemblyman Bores said the bill, simplified from prior versions, aims to provide data on existing market technology that could enhance public safety by preventing accidents, gun theft, and officer disarmament. He emphasized the bill contains no mandates and will inform future legislative decisions. However, opponents including Assemblymen Angelino, Pirozzolo, DiPietro, and Manktelow argued the bill infringes Second Amendment rights, duplicates existing safe storage laws, and wastes resources on a study that won't prevent crime. They raised concerns about technology failures, unintended consequences like false sense of security, and scenarios where authorized users might need to share weapons for self-defense. Pirozzolo questioned spending on the study when the state faces larger issues like homelessness and drug use. No vote was taken during this segment of debate.
A10538
PASSED
2026-03-24
An act establishing the Proposition Betting Task Force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The Assembly passed A10538, sponsored by Assemblymember Bores, establishing a temporary Proposition Betting Task Force to examine the prevalence and impact of proposition betting, particularly bets on injuries that could incentivize market manipulation. The four-member task force, with members appointed by the Governor (two), Speaker (one), and Senate Majority Leader (one), must be appointed by July 1st and report by year-end. However, the bill drew criticism from Minority Conference members Gallahan and Walsh, who objected to the exclusion of Minority representation on the task force. Gallahan stated he votes against any bill lacking bipartisan committee representation as a matter of principle, while Walsh argued that excluding the Minority—which represents nearly 40 percent of state residents—violates the principle that task forces should include both sides of the aisle. Despite the objections, the bill passed with support from Bores and Glick, who emphasized the need to address proposition betting's erosion of sports integrity and its impact on problem gambling.
A03283-C
PASSED
2026-03-23
An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to the operation of gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment
S08828 / A09449
PASSED
2026-03-11
Chapter amendments to the RAISE Act; amends General Business Law in relation to transparency and safety requirements for developers of artificial intelligence frontier models
The Assembly passed S08828/A09449, chapter amendments to the RAISE Act regulating artificial intelligence frontier models, on a vote that was recorded but not announced in the transcript. Sponsor Asm. Bores described the bill as the strongest AI safety legislation in the country, requiring the largest AI developers to create public safety plans, report critical incidents to New York State, and comply with a new state regulatory office. The amendments, negotiated with the Governor and Senate, align New York's approach with California's SB 53 while maintaining additional protections. Key changes from the original bill include removal of a requirement preventing release of dangerous models, reduction of the catastrophic risk threshold from 100 to 50 deaths, elimination of a $100 million training spending requirement in favor of a $500 million revenue threshold, and establishment of a new state office (proposed to be called "Digit") to oversee AI regulation. Asm. Gandolfo supported the bill as necessary to avoid a patchwork of state regulations that could hinder innovation. Bores acknowledged a federal Executive Order attempting to preempt state AI regulation but stated the bill protects New Yorkers while allowing innovation to proceed.
A09449 / S06953-B
LAID ASIDE
2026-02-25
An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to transparency and safety requirements for developers of Artificial Intelligence Frontier Models
A05912-A / S05912-A
PASSED
2026-02-24
Exit surveys for resigning employees in civil service
A05383-A
PASSED
2026-01-27
An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to providing information on concussions to parents and guardians of children participating in soccer programs, lacrosse programs, ice hockey programs, and field hockey programs
A09510 / S2105-A
PASSED
2026-01-21
Chapter amendment to Laws of 2025 relating to use of virtual credit cards by insurers and certain health care plans
A06450-C
2025-06-17
An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to requiring synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that the synthetic content creations system provider makes available
A08804
PASSED
2025-06-13
An act to amend the Financial Services Law, in relation to prohibited unlicensed activities
A06453-B / S####
2025-06-12
An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models
The New York State Assembly engaged in extensive floor debate on A06453-B, a bipartisan artificial intelligence regulation bill that passed the Senate with minority party support. Sponsor Assemblyman Bores defended the measure as a narrowly-tailored approach targeting only the largest AI developers—those spending $100 million or more on compute costs for training frontier models. The bill requires these companies to develop safety plans and disclose critical safety incidents within 72 hours. Bores emphasized the legislation differs substantially from a California bill that was vetoed, eliminating provisions for audits, a kill switch, and new government offices. Assemblyman Blumencranz raised detailed questions about definitional clarity, particularly regarding "unreasonable risk" and the $100 million and $5 million thresholds, and expressed concern the bill could inadvertently push companies toward closed-source development or out of the New York market. He also questioned whether the framework adequately addresses risks from smaller models and foreign competitors. Assemblyman Maher sought clarification on whether AI has been sufficiently defined in the bill and whether current legal frameworks have proven inadequate to address the specific harms the bill targets. Bores responded that companies have made voluntary safety commitments but are not living up to them, necessitating binding legislation. The bill was advanced for further consideration.
A03307-A / S03307
PASSED
2025-06-11
An act to amend the Uniform Commercial Code, in relation to addressing emerging technologies
The Assembly passed A03307-A, sponsored by Asm. Bores, updating New York's Uniform Commercial Code to address emerging technologies including digital currency and digital transactions. The bill brings New York into alignment with other states that have already updated their UCC provisions. Bores, who sponsored the measure, described it as the longest bill he has ever passed and noted it was extensively vetted by national groups and Assembly staff. The update comes more than a decade after New York last revised its model UCC bill in 2014. Bores said the changes will help maintain New York's status as a business-friendly state.
A05906-B
LAID ASIDE
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to requiring employers to disclose information about benefits and other compensation, including bonuses, stock options, and commissions
A06578
PASSED
2025-06-10
An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to establishing the Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act
The Assembly passed A06578, the Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act, sponsored by Asm. Bores and others. Assemblywoman Walsh explained her affirmative vote, noting that while legislatures are not known for being nimble in keeping pace with technological advancement, the bill represents an important step forward in regulating artificial intelligence. Walsh expressed concern that the Legislature may struggle to keep up with rapid AI developments but stated her support for the measure as a positive move in the right direction.
A05906-B
LAID ASIDE
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to requiring employers to disclose information about benefits and other compensation, including bonuses, stock options, and commissions
A06578
PASSED
2025-06-10
An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to establishing the Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act
The Assembly passed A06578, the Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act, sponsored by Asm. Bores and others. Assemblywoman Walsh explained her affirmative vote, noting that while legislatures are not known for being nimble with technology, the bill represents a necessary step to address rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Walsh expressed concern that the Legislature may struggle to keep pace with technological developments but characterized the measure as a positive move forward in regulating AI.
A05912
PASSED
2025-06-09
Requiring exit surveys for resigning State employees
The Assembly passed A05912, sponsored by Asm. Bores, requiring State agencies to conduct exit surveys when employees resign. Bores explained that exit interviews help agencies understand reasons for departure and improve workplace conditions, leading to more engaged and satisfied employees and better services for New Yorkers. He credited a New York City Council Member from the 7th District for passing a similar bill in the City Council and acknowledged support from labor unions PEF and CSEA. The measure takes effect immediately.
A01191
RECALLED
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Executive Law
A05912
PASSED
2025-06-09
Amend Civil Service Law to require exit surveys for resigning employees
The Assembly passed legislation requiring State agencies to conduct exit surveys for resigning employees, sponsored by Asm. Bores. The bill takes effect immediately. Asm. Bores explained that exit interviews will help agencies understand why employees leave and identify workplace improvements, ultimately leading to a more engaged workforce and better services to New Yorkers. The bill was modeled on a similar measure passed by the New York City Council and has support from labor unions including PEF, CSEA, and DC 37.
A01191
RECALLED
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Executive Law
A01223
PASSED
2025-05-29
Election Law amendment - dates to file designating petition
The Assembly passed legislation adjusting the election calendar to avoid conflicts with Passover. Sponsor Asm. Bores explained the bill ensures campaign workers, volunteers, and candidates are not forced to miss family holidays due to primary election dates. The measure is identical to legislation passed in 2023 with bipartisan support and addresses the same calendar conflict. Bores noted no such conflict is expected again until 2031.
A03986-A
PASSED
2025-05-27
An act to amend the Insurance Law and the Public Health Law, in relation to the use of virtual credit cards by insurers and certain health care plans
The Assembly passed A03986-A, sponsored by Assemblymember Bores, which regulates the use of virtual credit cards by insurers and health care plans. Bores explained that insurance companies have been charging fees when using virtual credit cards to pay doctors, dentists, and other providers, forcing those providers to raise prices to offset the costs. The bill allows providers flexibility in accepting virtual credit card payments, which Bores said will protect health care access, help small providers remain viable, and reduce costs for consumers struggling with affordability.
A03986-A
PASSED
2025-05-27
An act to amend the Insurance Law and the Public Health Law, in relation to the use of virtual credit cards by insurers and certain health care plans
The Assembly passed A03986-A, sponsored by Assemblymember Bores, which regulates the use of virtual credit cards by insurers and health care plans. Bores explained that insurance companies have been charging fees when using virtual credit cards to pay doctors, dentists, and other providers, forcing those providers to raise prices to offset the costs. The bill allows providers flexibility in accepting virtual credit card payments, which Bores said will protect health care access, help small providers remain viable, and reduce costs for consumers struggling with affordability.
A1191
2025-05-14
Safer Weapons, Safer Homes Act - An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to defining personalized handguns and requiring the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of personalized handguns
The Assembly debated A1191, the Safer Weapons, Safer Homes Act, which would direct the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns within 180 days and establish testing criteria for models meeting the definition. Sponsor Assemblyman Bores argued the bill addresses three public safety concerns: accidental shootings in homes, gun trafficking, and officer safety, noting that personalized handguns are already on the market and have been purchased by law enforcement agencies in five states. The bill contains no mandate to purchase such firearms and does not restrict other firearms sales. Opponents Assemblymen Angelino and Smullen raised concerns about technology maturity and reliability, questioning whether 100% viability is achievable and warning that false security could lead to unsafe storage practices. Smullen also challenged the appropriateness of DCJS as the certifying authority and expressed concern about open-ended regulatory power granted without further legislation. Angelino cited New Jersey's failed 2002 mandate and 2019 amendments as cautionary examples. The bill passed the Assembly on a bipartisan basis last year.
A1191 / S1191
2025-04-30
Defining personalized handguns and requiring the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of personalized handguns
Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.
Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026
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Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.
Lobbying Activity
No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset (JCOPE filings targeting Assembly members).
Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.