Asm. Noah Burroughs — The Commons Gallery

Noah Burroughs represents AD-18, a heavily Democratic district with a D+50 registration lean and 61.6% Democratic enrollment, where Republicans account for just 11.4% of registered voters. He won his first election in 2024 with 82.1% of the vote against Danielle Samantha Smikle, a margin of 64.2 points, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the district stretching back over a decade; the 2026 outlook rates the seat Safe D across all modeled environments. The district is majority-minority, with 44.6% Black and 43.5% Hispanic residents, a median household income of $108,831, a 61.9% homeownership rate, and a poverty rate of 10.8%. In his first legislative session, Burroughs sponsored 21 bills, with the largest concentration in Real Property Taxation (4 bills), and additional sponsorships spanning Education, Highway, Vehicle and Traffic, and Executive law areas.AI

Vulnerability Index AD-18

Base lean: D+59

Favorable D

Safe D

Neutral

Safe D

Favorable R

Safe D

Limited contested election data — registration lean used as primary signal

Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+59). 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-18

General Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024	Noah Burroughs 82.1% (33,418)	Danielle Samantha Smikle 17.9% (7,274)	64.2pts
2022	Taylor R. Darling 84.8% (20,732)	LaMont E. Johnson 15.2% (3,703)	69.6pts
2020	Taylor R. Darling 84.6% (36,878)	Cherice P. Vanderhall 15.4% (6,695)	69.2pts
2018	Taylor R. Raynor 90.1% (29,989)	James Lamarre 9.9% (3,281)	80.2pts
2016	Earlene Hooper 88.0% (37,011)	Cornelius Todd Smith 12.0% (5,030)	76.0pts
2014	Earlene Hooper 84.1% (17,030)	Cornelius Todd Smith 15.9% (3,220)	68.2pts
2012	Earlene Hooper 90.2% (35,571)	Elton E. McCabe 9.8% (3,848)	80.4pts
2010	Earlene Hooper 83.0% (20,666)	Derek L. Partee 17.0% (4,220)	66.0pts
2008	Earlene Hooper 85.1% (31,629)	Darren R. Bryant 12.2% (4,538)	72.9pts
2006	Earlene Hooper 82.2% (16,587)	J. Barrington Jackson 17.8% (3,580)	64.4pts
2004	Earlene Hooper 81.0% (27,678)	Max Rodriguez 19.0% (6,503)	62.0pts
2002	Earlene Hooper 76.7% (16,842)	Raymond R. Rhoden 23.3% (5,114)	53.4pts
2000	Earlene Hill Hooper 79.6% (25,297)	Raymond R. Rhoden 20.4% (6,471)	59.2pts
1998	Earlene Hooper Hill 71.9% (16,597)	Michael G. Abrahams 26.5% (6,115)	45.4pts
1996	Earlene Hooper Hill 76.1% (22,410)	Gregory D. Abram 21.5% (6,339)	54.6pts

Primary Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2018 (Democratic)	Taylor R. Raynor 53.5% (6,345)	Earlene Hooper 46.5% (5,523)	⚡ 7.0pts
2016 (Democratic)	Earlene Hooper 60.0% (2,271)	Carmen J. Pineyro 40.0% (1,513)	20.0pts

Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.

Voter Registration

62%

11%

27%

Dem 61.6% Rep 11.4% Ind/Other 27.0%

District 18 Profile

Population 136,065

Median income $108,831

Median rent $1,778

Homeownership 61.9%

Education (BA+) 23.9%

Poverty rate 10.8%

Uninsured rate 7.5%

Unemployment rate 7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Demographics

White 8.2%

Black 44.6%

Hispanic 43.5%

Asian 2.7%

Median age 37.5

Foreign born 37.7%

Limited English households 9.3%

Veterans 2.1%

Disability rate 8.3%

Commute Mode

Drive alone 60.8%

Public transit 14.4%

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)

21

6

Years in office 1

Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.

Floor Session Activity 2025–2026

A08392 PASSED 2026-03-09

An act to amend the Mental Hygiene Law, in relation to state aid provided to volunteer agencies for the provision of certain addiction services

A05134 PASSED 2026-02-09

An act to amend the Public Authorities Law, in relation to the process for filling vacancies on the Long Island Railroad Commuter's Council

A07360 PASSED 2025-06-06

An act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law, in relation to authorizing a 30-year retirement benefit for certain members in Nassau County

A4200 / S801 2025-03-12

An act to amend the Energy Law, in relation to requiring new buildings where new parking is provided to have electric vehicle charging infrastructure

The Assembly debated legislation modifying a 2024 electric vehicle charging law by shifting requirements from Executive Law to Energy Law and empowering the Building Code Council to establish flexible standards for EV charging infrastructure in new construction with parking. Sponsor Assemblyman Burroughs said the change was necessary because drafting a chapter amendment proved difficult; the new bill allows the Code Council to consider standards for buildings with three or more units and creates builder exemptions to make EV charging more affordable. Assemblyman Palmesano raised concerns that the bill does not explicitly require the Code Council to consider cost, feasibility, and safety—particularly important given grid impacts and EV fire risks. He also questioned whether Code Council decisions would bypass legislative review and whether ratepayer-funded NYSERDA rebates could increase utility costs. The debate was ongoing at the end of this transcript segment.

A00594 PASSED 2025-03-12

An act to amend the Energy Law, in relation to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new buildings

The Assembly passed a chapter amendment to the Energy Law requiring new buildings with off-street parking to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure, despite significant opposition from members concerned about construction costs, fire safety, and regulatory overreach. Sponsor Asm. Burroughs argued the measure addresses climate crisis and expands EV charging access, particularly for multi-family dwellings. Opponents, including Asm. Brown, a builder, warned the bill will exponentially increase construction costs and make affordable housing less affordable by imposing uniform statewide standards through an unelected 17-member Code Council. Critics also questioned whether the bill reduces carbon emissions given the electricity grid's reliance on fossil fuels, and raised concerns about lithium-ion battery fire risks. Asm. Pirozzolo attempted to motion the bill off the floor but withdrew the request. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with the Majority Conference voting yes and the Minority Conference voting no.

A04200 / S____ LAID ASIDE 2025-03-05

An act to amend the Energy Law, in relation to requiring new buildings where new parking is provided to have electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and to repeal certain provisions of the Executive Law relating to certain standards in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code

Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.

Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026

bills

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.