Asm. Landon C. Dais — The Commons Gallery

Landon C. Dais represents AD-77, a heavily Democratic district with a D+66 registration lean and a base electoral model of D+75, rated Safe D across all 2026 scenario projections; first elected in 2023, Dais won his 2024 general election with 74.4% of the vote against Norman Sobe McGill, a 53.8-point margin — notably lower than the margins the seat's previous holders posted, though the district's Democratic dominance remains firmly intact. AD-77 is a high-density urban Bronx district characterized by a 72.2% Democratic registration share, a 33.1% poverty rate, a median household income of $38,763, a 6.3% homeownership rate, and a racial composition of 38.6% Black and 59.5% Hispanic residents. In the 2025 session Dais sponsored 27 bills, with his heaviest concentration in Executive law (4 bills), Veterans' Service (3 bills), and Cannabis (2 bills), reflecting a legislative focus spanning government administration, military family access, and cannabis regulatory reform. Top lobbying sectors active in his district context and the overlapping policy areas of his sponsorship portfolio — particularly cannabis and public authorities — represent areas of potential outside influence worth monitoring.AI

Vulnerability Index AD-77

Base lean: D+75

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+75). 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-77

General Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024	Landon C. Dais 74.4% (18,104)	Norman Sobe McGill 20.6% (5,020)	53.8pts
2022	Latoya B. Joyner 86.4% (11,284)	Tanya Carmichael 13.6% (1,777)	72.8pts
2020	Latoya Joyner 89.2% (29,759)	Tanya Carmichael 9.7% (3,227)	79.5pts
2018	Latoya Joyner 96.4% (21,859)	Tanya Carmichael 3.1% (714)	93.3pts
2016	Latoya Joyner 98.7% (27,986)	Benjamin Eggleston 1.3% (371)	97.4pts
2014	Latoya Joyner 95.2% (10,028)	Esperanza R. Reyes Acosta 4.0% (421)	91.2pts
2012	Vanessa L. Gibson 97.7% (26,551)	Tanya Carmichael 1.7% (470)	96.0pts
2010	Vanessa L. Gibson 96.0% (12,261)	Tanya Carmichael 2.8% (362)	93.2pts
2008	Aurelia Greene 96.6% (23,857)	Anthony Curry 3.4% (849)	93.2pts
2006	Aurelia Greene 94.9% (10,092)	Kathleen Benjamin Larkins 3.5% (369)	91.4pts
2004	Aurelia Greene 92.5% (19,660)	Anthony Curry 7.5% (1,594)	85.0pts
2002	Aurelia Greene 93.2% (9,121)	Eloise Henderson 6.1% (598)	87.1pts
2000	Aurelia Greene 97.1% (20,208)	Eloise Henderson 2.5% (511)	94.6pts
1998	Aurelia Greene 96.5% (12,771)	Fred Brown 2.6% (345)	93.9pts
1996	Aurelia Greene 97.1% (17,508)	Anne Klein 2.4% (438)	94.7pts

Primary Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2014 (Democratic)	Latoya Joyner 70.2% (2,600)	Sherrise Palomino 15.6% (578)	54.6pts

Special Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024	Landon C. Dais 78.8% (1,143)	Norman Sobe McGill 21.2% (308)	57.6pts
2009	Vanessa L. Gibson 74.1% (1,756)	Joel Ray Rivera 20.9% (495)	53.2pts

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

Voter Registration

72%

22%

Dem 72.2% Rep 6.2% Ind/Other 21.6%

District 77 Profile

Population 127,052

Median income $38,763

Median rent $1,420

Homeownership 6.3%

Education (BA+) 15.2%

Poverty rate 33.1%

Uninsured rate 6.4%

Unemployment rate 13.4%

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

Demographics

White 7.5%

Black 38.6%

Hispanic 59.5%

Asian 1.1%

Median age 35.8

Foreign born 40.0%

Limited English households 23.7%

Veterans 2.0%

Disability rate 19.7%

Commute Mode

Drive alone 13.5%

Public transit 64.7%

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)

27

17

Years in office 3

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

Floor Session Activity 2025–2026

A08089 PASSED 2026-03-09

An act to amend the Veterans' Services Law, in relation to establishing a New York State Veterans' and Service Member Law Book

The Assembly passed A08089, establishing a New York State Veterans' and Service Member Law Book. Assemblymember Dais explained that the bill ensures veterans and their families have access to needed resources and makes it easier for veterans to obtain information. Assemblymember Walsh expressed support but raised concerns about the Department of Veterans Services' capacity to undertake this significant effort, citing past issues with distributing tax checkoff funds to veterans' organizations. The bill passed unanimously last year and is currently pending in the Senate.

A05906-B PASSED 2026-02-11

Cannabis regulatory clarification — measurement standards for dispensary proximity to schools and houses of worship

The Assembly passed legislation on Feb. 11 correcting regulatory guidance from the Office of Cannabis Management that retroactively deemed over 100 licensed cannabis dispensaries non-compliant with proximity requirements to schools and houses of worship. Sponsor Assemblywoman Zinerman's bill (A05906-B) clarifies that distance measurements run center-door-to-center-door at 500 feet from schools and 200 feet from houses of worship, restoring consistency with the original Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The bill protects businesses that received written state confirmation and invested capital in good faith. Supporters, including Assemblyman Dais and Mrs. Peoples-Stokes, emphasized OCM's rigorous age-verification safeguards exceed those of liquor retailers and that the cannabis industry generates tax revenue and economic opportunity for justice-involved individuals. Opponents including Assemblywoman Walsh and Assemblyman Slater criticized the bill as special treatment unavailable to other regulated industries, questioned the cannabis program's overall implementation, and objected to the compressed legislative timeline. The bill passed on a party-line vote with the Minority Conference voting in the negative, though individual members were permitted to vote affirmatively at their seats.

A04795 / S03294 PASSED 2025-06-17

An act to amend the Cannabis Law, in relation to medical use cannabis; and to repeal Article 33-A of the Public Health Law relating to the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act

The New York State Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes to revitalize the state's struggling medical cannabis program. The bill, A04795/S03294, streamlines patient access by lowering the designated caregiver age from 21 to 18, allowing healthcare practitioners to certify caregivers, establishing reciprocity for out-of-state medical cannabis cardholders, and eliminating registry identification card requirements. Debate centered on the caregiver age reduction, with sponsors clarifying it aligns with existing home health aide requirements and ensures caregivers under 21 can pick up medication without obstruction. The bill addresses a significant decline in medical dispensaries from 40 to 30 since adult-use legalization in 2021, with rising prices limiting patient access. Supporters emphasized the need to protect specialized medical products unavailable in adult-use stores, while some members questioned whether the changes adequately address the program's underlying issues, including continued taxation of medical cannabis. The Assembly passed the bill without a recorded vote tally being announced.

A03351 PASSED 2025-06-17

Party voter registration challenge procedures for parties without county committees

The Assembly passed a bill extending to minor parties without county committees the ability to challenge voter registrations for party affiliation—a power currently available only to major parties. The measure sparked heated debate, with supporters arguing it levels the playing field and prevents party lines from being 'hijacked,' while opponents contended it is unconstitutional, removes local party control, and was specifically designed to address the 2024 NY-17 congressional race involving the Working Families Party. Multiple members cited the case of Anthony Frascone, who secured a Working Families Party ballot line without running a campaign. Sponsor Asm. Levenberg argued the bill ensures all parties with enrolled voters can challenge those not in sympathy with party principles. Critics, including Asm. Tague and Asm. Ra, called the bill a partisan power grab that allows unelected state bodies to determine voters' political beliefs. The bill passed on a slow roll call vote late on the final day of the legislative session.

S2457-B / A3999-B PASSED 2025-06-17

Mechanical Insulation Energy Savings Program

The Assembly passed S2457-B, the Mechanical Insulation Energy Savings Program, directing NYSERDA to establish energy audits and grant programs for mechanical insulation in public buildings including schools, hospitals, and housing authorities. Sponsor Asm. Bronson said the program covers 100% of audit and installation costs, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, with no direct appropriation—funding comes from NYSERDA's existing revenues. Opponent Asm. Palmesano objected to the funding structure, arguing ratepayers in upstate counties like Steuben and Herkimer should not subsidize projects in NYC and Westchester. He criticized the bill for lacking a funding cap and NYSERDA accountability, and tied it to broader complaints about state energy policies driving utility rate increases. Asm. Ari Brown raised technical concerns about asbestos liability and ductwork replacement costs, which Bronson deferred to NYSERDA's regulatory implementation. The bill passed without a recorded vote tally being announced.

A08408 PASSED 2025-06-16

An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act, in relation to allowing certain methods for service of process

A02212 PASSED 2025-06-05

Prohibition on retainage for delivered and accepted materials in construction projects

The Assembly passed A02212, sponsored by Asm. Braunstein, prohibiting retainage on payments owed to material suppliers for delivered and accepted materials on public and private construction projects. The bill eliminates the current 5 percent retainage standard, requiring full payment once materials meeting industry standards or covered by warranty are delivered and inspected. Sponsor Braunstein argued the change aligns construction transactions with standard retail practices. Asm. Dais, citing construction industry experience, supported the bill as critical for small contractors and minority-owned businesses to meet payroll obligations, particularly amid tariff-driven material cost increases. Asm. Gandolfo raised concerns that eliminating retainage could increase litigation and project delays without the financial incentive for quick dispute resolution. The bill passed despite a similar measure being vetoed by Governor Cuomo in 2015.

A03515 PASSED 2025-06-05

Preferred Source Program expansion

The Assembly passed legislation expanding the Preferred Source Program to include formerly incarcerated individuals alongside existing beneficiaries—individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and veterans. Sponsored by Assemblyman McDonald, the bill aims to provide employment pathways and reduce recidivism for those who have completed their sentences. Supporters argued the expansion addresses workforce shortages and provides second chances, particularly following the federal elimination of the Glenmont Jobs program in the Capitol Region. Assemblyman Dais noted that many veterans with mental health issues from PTSD become incarcerated, and that providing opportunities for reentry would benefit both groups. However, Assemblywoman Walsh expressed concern that the program was originally designed specifically for individuals with disabilities and veterans, and questioned whether the state's existing investments in reentry programs, criminal record sealing, and employer protections were already sufficient for formerly incarcerated individuals. Despite the opposition, the bill advanced with support from the Majority Conference.

A08089 PASSED 2025-05-05

An act to amend the Veterans' Services Law, in relation to establishing a New York State veterans' and service member law book

The Assembly passed legislation establishing a New York State veterans' and service member law book to improve access to veterans' services. Sponsored by Assemblyman Dais, the bill received strong support from multiple veteran members of the Assembly who emphasized the need to streamline access to available resources. Dais cited the case of a 97-year-old WWII veteran who nearly faced homelessness before discovering he was eligible for age-related bonus payments. Assemblywoman Walsh expressed support but raised concerns about the Department of Veterans' Services' past performance in distributing collected funds. Veterans in the chamber, including Assemblymen Chang and O'Pharrow, noted that accessing veterans' services is currently disjointed and difficult, and expressed hope the bill would improve the process.

A07601 PASSED 2025-04-30

An act to amend Chapter 383 of the Laws of 1991, relating to the incorporation of the New York Zoological Society in relation to extending the expiration date of free one-day admission to the zoological park

A08018 TABLED 2025-04-30

An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law, in relation to extending the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage oysters

A07601 PASSED 2025-04-30

An act to amend Chapter 383 of the Laws of 1991, relating to the incorporation of the New York Zoological Society in relation to extending the expiration date of free one-day admission to the zoological park

A08018 TABLED 2025-04-30

An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law, in relation to extending the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage oysters

A10530 / S____ PASSED 2024-06-06

An act to amend the Real Property Tax Law and the Administrative Code of the City of New York, in relation to extending the application deadlines for tax abatements for certain industrial and commercial properties in a city of one million or more persons

A10530 / S____ PASSED 2024-06-06

An act to amend the Real Property Tax Law and the Administrative Code of the City of New York, in relation to extending the application deadlines for tax abatements for certain industrial and commercial properties in a city of one million or more persons

A09670 PASSED 2024-04-15

Water charges for hospitals and charities in New York City

A6172 PASSED 2024-03-26

An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to requiring labeling of ingredients on diapers

The Assembly passed legislation requiring manufacturers to list all ingredients on diaper packaging in order of predominance, with a 12-month implementation deadline. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Rosenthal, the bill applies to both infant and adult diapers. Supporters, including several parents in the chamber, argued the measure provides necessary consumer transparency and parental choice, comparing it to successful menstrual product labeling requirements. Opponents, led by Assemblyman Goodell, questioned whether the bill provides meaningful protection given that ingredient lists lack quantity information, and raised concerns about the tight implementation timeline and potential civil penalties of up to 1 percent of annual in-state sales. The sponsor rejected calls to extend the deadline to 18 months, as the Senate version proposes, arguing one year is sufficient time for compliance. The bill passed with bipartisan support despite Republican Conference opposition.

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.