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Asm. Al Taylor
District 71
Democrat
First elected 2017
Al Taylor represents AD-71, a D+73 district in which he holds a commanding electoral position — he won his only contested general election in 2024 with 86.9% of the vote, a 73.8-point margin, and ran uncontested in every prior cycle since first winning the seat in 2017; the district's 2026 outlook is rated Safe D across all modeled environments. The district is a high-density urban constituency with a majority-Hispanic population (43.1%) and significant Black representation (27.0%), a 21.6% poverty rate, a 16.7% homeownership rate, and voter registration heavily tilted toward Democrats at 77.8% (65,650 registered) against just 4.4% Republican. In the 2025 session Taylor sponsored 37 bills, with his heaviest focus in Education (4 bills), followed by Election, General Business, and several other areas each drawing 2–3 bills, including Public Health and Criminal Procedure. Top lobbying sectors active in his district context are not specified in this brief, but his floor activity on record includes passed legislation touching Labor Law, Election Law, and Executive Law relating to hazardous materials — areas that overlap with his sponsorship priorities in Election and Executive law categories.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-71
Base lean: D+81
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+81). 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-71
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Al Taylor 86.9% (37,267) | Joziel Andujar 13.1% (5,621) | 73.8pts |
| 2022 | Alfred E. Taylor 100.0% (26,081) | Uncontested | — |
| 2020 | Alfred E. Taylor 100.0% (48,538) | Uncontested | — |
| 2018 | Alfred E. Taylor 100.0% (38,898) | Uncontested | — |
| 2017 | Alfred Taylor 100.0% (17,826) | Uncontested | — |
| 2016 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 92.5% (43,183) | Vanessa Stanback 7.5% (3,516) | 85.0pts |
| 2014 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 93.5% (16,174) | Jerome Johnson 6.5% (1,131) | 87.0pts |
| 2012 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 100.0% (36,220) | Uncontested | — |
| 2010 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 90.6% (19,627) | Glenda Allen 9.4% (2,032) | 81.2pts |
| 2008 | Herman D. Farrell Jr. 92.7% (33,830) | Kenneth M. Britton 7.3% (2,647) | 85.4pts |
| 2006 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 93.2% (18,826) | Glenda Allen 6.8% (1,378) | 86.4pts |
| 2004 | Herman D. Farrell 90.5% (29,362) | Faron Henry 7.2% (2,336) | 83.3pts |
| 2002 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 87.6% (14,139) | Edward M. Daniels 12.4% (2,009) | 75.2pts |
| 2000 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 90.8% (28,618) | Charlette Jordan 7.9% (2,483) | 82.9pts |
| 1998 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr 89.7% (18,275) | Alphonzo Mosley, Sr. 8.5% (1,741) | 81.2pts |
| 1996 | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 90.2% (23,231) | Van Stone 9.8% (2,516) | 80.4pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Democratic) | Alfred E. Taylor 77.2% (13,123) | Guillermo A. Perez 22.8% (3,883) | 54.4pts |
| 2018 (Democratic) | Alfred E. Taylor 47.7% (9,846) | Luis Tejada 33.9% (6,991) | 13.8pts |
| 2014 (Democratic) | Herman D. Farrell, Jr. 71.3% (5,551) | Kelley S. Boyd 28.7% (2,237) | 42.6pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 71 Profile
Population
143,378
Median income
$70,241
Median rent
$1,670
Homeownership
16.7%
Education (BA+)
45.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
Uninsured rate
6.7%
Unemployment rate
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
24.3%
Black
27.0%
Hispanic
43.1%
Asian
4.9%
Median age
38.5
Foreign born
33.6%
Limited English households
11.3%
Veterans
1.8%
Disability rate
15.9%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
6.8%
Public transit
57.0%
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
37
Floor debate appearances
23
Years in office
9
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A10343
PASSED
2026-04-20
Amend Labor Law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings
A10343
PASSED
2026-04-20
Amend Labor Law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings
A08447-A
PASSED
2026-03-09
An act to amend the Elder Law, in relation to establishing an Elder Financial Exploitation Public Awareness Campaign
The Assembly passed A08447-A, which requires the Office for the Aging to develop a public awareness campaign on financial exploitation of the elderly. Assemblymember Walsh expressed strong support, noting that financial exploitation of elderly constituents is a serious problem that generates significant constituent complaints. She stated the bill passed unanimously last year and expressed hope for similar support this year, though she noted there is currently no Senate companion bill.
A04810
PASSED
2026-02-05
An act to amend the Financial Services Law, in relation to the application of certain provisions relating to commercial financing
The Assembly passed A04810, sponsored by Asm. Vanel and co-sponsors Burdick, Seawright, Taylor, and Tapia, which amends the Financial Services Law regarding the application of certain provisions relating to commercial financing. The bill took effect immediately upon passage. No debate was recorded on the measure.
A03649-B / S01356-A
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend the Election Law and the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in relation to joining multistate voter list maintenance organizations
The Assembly passed legislation authorizing New York to join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a bipartisan multistate voter list maintenance organization used by 24 states and the District of Columbia. Sponsored by Asm. Taylor, the bill aims to improve voter roll accuracy by cross-referencing state voter registration data with publicly available information from the U.S. Post Office and Social Security Administration to identify deceased voters and those who have moved. The state will pay $150,000 in startup costs and $25,000 in annual dues. During debate, Asm. Sempolinski secured clarifications that ERIC does not remove voters but provides information for state verification, that confidential voter information (for domestic violence victims and others) is protected and not shared with ERIC, and that all information shared is already publicly available. The bill includes protections requiring mailings to unregistered voters to clearly state citizenship requirements and prohibiting the Commissioner from knowingly providing information on non-citizens. Asm. Jacobson noted the bill will help restore public confidence in elections by addressing concerns about voter roll accuracy.
A03649-B
2025-05-27
An act to amend the Election Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law, in relation to joining multistate voter list maintenance organizations
A03649-B
2025-05-27
An act to amend the Election Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law, in relation to joining multistate voter list maintenance organizations
A02725-A
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to requiring employers to include an opioid antagonist in first aid supplies required by Federal law
A01241-A
LAID ASIDE
2025-04-01
Repeal section 17-40 of the Election Law relating to furnishing money and entertainment to induce attendance at polls
A06138
PASSED
2025-04-01
Amend Election Law in relation to split shifts for election inspectors or poll clerks
A01020
PASSED
2025-01-14
Amend Executive Law relating to hazardous materials emergency response training for lithium-ion battery incidents
A08808-C
PASSED
2024-04-18
Budget Bill - Part PP of Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 and related amendments to Public Authorities Law, General Municipal Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Insurance Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Economic Development Law, and other provisions
The New York State Assembly passed the omnibus budget bill (A08808-C) on April 18, 2024, after extensive floor debate over multiple policy provisions. The bill includes significant public safety measures, including the SMOKEOUT Act to enforce against illegal cannabis shops, expanded hate crimes protections, and retail theft provisions addressing organized retail crime. However, the measure proved contentious over provisions to close up to five state prisons with only 90 days' notice to affected corrections officers and communities. Supporters, including Assemblymembers Rajkumar, Epstein, Lee, and Zaccaro, celebrated the cannabis enforcement provisions, with Rajkumar announcing plans to raid and padlock illegal smoke shops across New York City. Opponents, including Assemblymembers Palmesano, Manktelow, Maher, and Lemondes, criticized the prison closures as unconscionable given the corrections workforce crisis and economic impact on rural communities. Assemblymember Lavine defended bail reform provisions, explaining that judges retain authority to set bail for repeat offenders. The bill also extends alcohol-to-go sales for five additional years, drawing criticism from members including Glick and Peoples-Stokes who questioned the policy's appropriateness.
A08808-C
PASSED
2024-04-18
Budget Bill - Multiple parts relating to transportation, energy, insurance, economic development, and other matters
The New York State Assembly passed a comprehensive budget bill (A08808-C) on April 18 that includes major provisions on illegal cannabis enforcement, retail theft penalties, hate crimes statute expansion, and prison closures. The bill generated significant floor debate, with broad bipartisan support for cannabis enforcement measures including the SMOKEOUT Act to padlock illegal smoke shops and revoke business licenses. Members also supported retail theft provisions addressing organized retail crime and hate crimes statute modernization. However, the bill's prison closure provisions—allowing up to five facility closures with only 90 days notice—drew substantial opposition from members representing rural districts where prisons are major employers. Opponents cited workforce impacts on corrections officers and their families, increased violence in facilities, and insufficient alternative public safety measures. Supporters of closures argued prisons should reform people, not serve as permanent employment, and that resources should be redirected to community-based solutions. The bill passed with members from both parties voting affirmatively despite reservations on specific provisions.
A09770
PASSED
2024-04-16
An act to amend Chapter 831 of the Laws of 1981, amending the Labor Law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
A09337
PASSED
2024-03-05
An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to hazardous materials emergency response training for incidents involving lithium-ion batteries
The Assembly passed A09337, sponsored by Assemblymember Taylor, requiring hazardous materials emergency response training for incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Taylor spoke in support, describing lithium-ion battery fires as a serious community hazard that require special firefighting mechanisms. He noted witnessing firefighters using specialized procedures to safely contain burning batteries and characterized inaction as leaving communities vulnerable to preventable disasters. The bill passed without opposition.
A08999-A
LAID ASIDE
2024-03-04
An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to prohibiting fees for benefit banking services
A08566 / S214-A
PASSED
2024-02-07
Chapter Amendment to expand eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds; removes mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement
The Assembly passed a Chapter Amendment to expand victim compensation eligibility and remove mandatory law enforcement reporting requirements for crime victims who access services through victim service providers. Sponsored by Assemblymember Meeks, the bill drew sharp debate over whether protecting victim confidentiality undermines prosecution efforts and domestic violence prevention. Opponents, led by Assemblymember Goodell, argued the measure makes it unlawful to report crimes and prevents information sharing needed to prosecute abusers and obtain Orders of Protection—tools the Governor identified as critical to breaking cycles of violence. Supporters countered that mandatory reporting can escalate dangerous situations and that over 90 percent of crime victims avoid services due to fear and mistrust of law enforcement. Assemblymember Peoples-Stokes noted that Orders of Protection don't always protect victims and that different communities have different relationships with police. The bill passed without a recorded tally being announced.
A07665
PASSED
2023-06-07
An act to amend the Real Property Tax Law, in relation to income requirements for certain real property tax exemptions in a city with population of one million or more
The Assembly passed a cleanup bill addressing unintended consequences of the state budget's Part K, which unified income definitions for senior and disabled homeowner property tax exemption programs. Sponsored by Asm. Taylor, the bill (A07665) ensures current New York City residents do not lose or see reductions in benefits under the SCRIE, DRIE, DHE, and SCHE programs due to the income definition change. Asm. Goodell raised concerns about the bill's treatment of retirement income, questioning why IRA and retirement annuity distributions are excluded from income calculations when the $50,000 eligibility threshold applies to all other income sources including Social Security and pensions. He warned the carveout could allow recipients earning double or triple the threshold to qualify. Asm. Taylor clarified the exclusion mirrors existing STAR Program provisions. The Republican Conference opposed the bill while the Majority Conference supported it.
A07665
LAID ASIDE
2023-06-06
An act to amend the Real Property Tax Law, in relation to income requirements for certain real property tax exemptions in a city with a population of one million or more
S07157 / A07357
PASSED
2023-06-06
An act to amend Chapter 490 of the Laws of 2017 amending the Insurance Law relating to limits on certain supplementary insurance, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
The Assembly passed S07157, extending until June 30, 2026 provisions of the Insurance Law allowing the sale of supplemental uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance in amounts equal to the bodily injury liability limits of an insured's auto policy. Sponsored by Senator Breslin and Assemblyman Taylor, the bill makes such coverage automatic for new policyholders unless they sign a written waiver to opt out. The debate focused on consumer choice and control. Assemblyman Blankenbush supported higher coverage limits but objected to the automatic opt-out approach, arguing it removes consumer decision-making over premium costs. Assemblyman Blumencranz expressed concern about government mandating insurance decisions rather than leaving that to consumers and brokers. Assemblyman Goodell argued that insurance brokers will recommend more coverage to consumers who want it, and that the automatic opt-out removes consumer control over costs; he preferred an opt-in approach. Despite the opposition, the bill passed.
A02570
LAID ASIDE
2023-05-08
An act to amend the Public Authorities Law, in relation to providing notification to customers of bed bug infestations on MTA subways, trains and buses.
A03241
LAID ASIDE
2023-05-08
An act to amend the Public Health Law and the Insurance Law, in relation to premium reduction for obstetric practitioners who complete a risk management strategies course.
A04157
PASSED
2023-03-23
An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to the use of automatic license plate reader systems
The Assembly passed A04157, sponsored by Assemblywoman Paulin, which creates statewide standards for law enforcement use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology, requiring officer training and public posting of policies on local precinct websites. The bill was prompted by an incident in which police officers allegedly misused ALPR technology to track an individual. Paulin argued that while the Municipal Police Training Council developed a model policy in March 2021, uniform statewide standards, mandatory training, and public transparency are necessary to prevent abuse of the technology, which can track individuals' movements. Opponents, including Assemblymen Morinello, Angelino, Giglio, McGowan, and Reilly, argued the bill was unnecessary because police departments already have the model policy, existing training protocols, and internal discipline mechanisms to address misconduct. They contended the legislation was a response to a single incident that should be handled through internal police procedures rather than new law. Supporters, including Assemblymen Ramos and Taylor, emphasized that uniform standards and accountability protections are essential safeguards against potential abuse. The Majority Conference voted in favor, while the Republican Conference was generally opposed.
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.