Asm. Eric Brown
Eric Brown represents AD-20, a Nassau County-based suburban district with nearly even party registration — 35.4% Democrat and 35.0% Republican — though it carries a base lean of R+14 and is rated Likely R across all modeled 2026 electoral environments. Brown has won the seat with expanding margins, taking 61.1% in 2022 and 62.6% in 2024, a 25.2-point margin; the district showed competitive history under prior incumbents as recently as 2018, but has solidified under Brown's tenure. The district is characterized by high homeownership (76.1%), a median household income of $138,864, a poverty rate of 6.3%, and a predominantly white population (74.9%), with a bachelor's degree attainment rate of 52.3%. In the 2025 session, Brown sponsored 64 bills, with Education and Vehicle and Traffic leading at 7 bills each, followed by General Municipal and Public Service at 4 bills each, and additional focus on Mental Hygiene, Nassau County, and Penal law.AI
Topic Focus AI
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Key Issues AI
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Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Hearing appearances from joint Senate-Assembly committee transcripts. Floor debate from official Assembly session transcripts (Granicus, 2023–present).
Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026
Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.
Floor Speeches: In Support AI
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Floor Speeches: In Opposition AI
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Electoral History AD-20
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Eric G. Brown 62.6% (39,591) | Tina M. Posterli 37.4% (23,616) | 25.2pts |
| 2022 | Eric Ari Brown 61.1% (29,813) | Michael A. Delury 38.9% (18,983) | 22.2pts |
| 2020 | Melissa L. Miller 59.0% (38,318) | Gregory S. Marks 41.0% (26,632) | 18.0pts |
| 2018 | Melissa L. Miller 53.1% (24,455) | Juan C. Vides 45.8% (21,111) | ⚡ 7.3pts |
| 2016 | Melissa L. Miller 51.8% (29,026) | Anthony P. Eramo 46.7% (26,177) | ⚡ 5.1pts |
| 2014 | Todd D. Kaminsky 54.7% (17,425) | Avi Z. Fertig 45.3% (14,444) | ⚡ 9.4pts |
| 2012 | Harvey Weisenberg 56.0% (21,730) | David J. Sussman 44.0% (17,091) | 12.0pts |
| 2010 | Harvey Weisenberg 52.8% (20,029) | Joshua S. Wanderer 47.2% (17,902) | ⚡ 5.6pts |
| 2008 | Harvey Weisenberg 66.6% (34,803) | Michael G. McGinty 33.4% (17,435) | 33.2pts |
| 2006 | Harvey Weisenberg 70.5% (24,480) | Francis X. McQuade 29.5% (10,240) | 41.0pts |
| 2004 | Harvey Weisenberg 67.7% (36,089) | Gary M. Spitz 32.3% (17,252) | 35.4pts |
| 2002 | Harvey Weisenberg 67.4% (23,258) | Peter M. McDonald 32.6% (11,260) | 34.8pts |
| 2000 | Harvey Weisenberg 72.7% (34,916) | Peter M. McDonald 27.3% (13,105) | 45.4pts |
| 1998 | Harvey Weisenberg 65.5% (25,060) | Philip G. Steinberg 34.5% (13,220) | 31.0pts |
| 1996 | Harvey Weisenberg 68.9% (30,826) | Merik R. Aaron 31.1% (13,900) | 37.8pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 (Democratic) | Juan C. Vides 51.8% (3,657) | Jack Vobis 48.2% (3,404) | ⚡ 3.6pts |
| 2018 (Reform) | Jack Vobis 78.6% (114) | Melissa Miller 17.9% (26) | 60.7pts |
| 2016 (Democratic) | Anthony P. Eramo 69.7% (3,006) | Jeffrey W. Toback 30.3% (1,305) | 39.4pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Vulnerability Index AD-20
Base lean: R+14
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (R+14). 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 (Assembly districts are smaller and more homogeneous than Senate districts, so tighter thresholds are used). Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 6/18/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.
District 20 Profile
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Voter Registration
Demographics
Commute Mode
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.
Lobbying Activity
No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset.
Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.