Asm. Jaime R. Williams — The Commons Gallery

Jaime R. Williams has represented AD-59 since 2015 in one of the most heavily Democratic districts in New York State, with a voter registration lean of D+52 — 65.2% Democrat versus 13.1% Republican — and has run uncontested in each of her last three general elections (2020, 2022, 2024); her 2026 outlook is rated Safe D across all modeled environments. The district, centered in Brooklyn, is majority Black at 53.9%, with a homeownership rate of 61.4%, a median household income of $91,506, and a poverty rate of 10.9%, reflecting a working- and middle-class urban constituency. Williams's 2025 legislative portfolio of 50 sponsored bills is dominated by Real Property Tax legislation at 15 bills, followed by Education, New York City Administrative Code, and Vehicle and Traffic law at 4 bills each, with additional sponsorship in Environmental Conservation, Public Authorities, and Social Services.AI

Vulnerability Index AD-59

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
Ran uncontested in most recent election

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-59

General Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024	Jaime R. Williams 100.0% (41,030)	Uncontested	—
2022	Jaime R. Williams 100.0% (21,617)	Uncontested	—
2020	Jaime R. Williams 100.0% (38,846)	Uncontested	—
2018	Jaime R. Williams 80.9% (27,524)	Brandon S. Washington 19.1% (6,485)	61.8pts
2016	Jaime R. Williams 78.1% (33,329)	Jeffrey J. Ferretti 21.9% (9,348)	56.2pts
2014	Roxanne J. Persaud 73.6% (11,395)	Jeffrey J. Ferretti 26.4% (4,079)	47.2pts
2012	Alan N. Maisel 91.5% (31,273)	Robert Maresca 8.5% (2,921)	83.0pts
2010	Alan N. Maisel 86.0% (16,332)	Robert Maresca 14.0% (2,656)	72.0pts
2008	Alan N. Maisel 94.9% (24,659)	Edward P. Bracken 5.1% (1,316)	89.8pts
2006	Alan N. Maisel 93.5% (12,427)	Stephen Walters 6.5% (871)	87.0pts
2004	Frank R. Seddio 96.6% (28,488)	Robert J. Mahoney 3.4% (990)	93.2pts
2002	Frank R. Seddio 74.5% (12,314)	Peter C. Evangelista 25.5% (4,221)	49.0pts
2000	John W. Lavelle 53.5% (19,667)	Robert J. Helbock, Jr. 42.4% (15,613)	11.1pts
1998	Elizabeth А. Connelly 71.5% (18,025)	Michael J. Attisano 25.3% (6,387)	46.2pts
1996	Elizabeth А. Connelly 69.8% (20,807)	Steven J. Fiala 28.2% (8,394)	41.6pts

Special Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2006	Alan N. Maisel 84.9% (1,932)	Alice Gaffney 8.9% (202)	76.0pts

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

Voter Registration

65%

13%

22%

Dem 65.2% Rep 13.1% Ind/Other 21.6%

District 59 Profile

Population 112,820

Median income $91,506

Median rent $1,766

Homeownership 61.4%

Education (BA+) 34.6%

Poverty rate 10.9%

Uninsured rate 4.9%

Unemployment rate 6.9%

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

Demographics

White 26.2%

Black 53.9%

Hispanic 8.7%

Asian 6.2%

Median age 41.8

Foreign born 38.5%

Limited English households 6.2%

Veterans 2.1%

Disability rate 11.6%

Commute Mode

Drive alone 37.2%

Public transit 40.5%

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)

50

13

Years in office 11

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

Floor Session Activity 2025–2026

A09458 / S PASSED 2026-01-20

Real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty

A06799 PASSED 2024-06-10

Horseshoe Crab Protection Act (relating to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait)

The Assembly passed legislation to restrict the use of horseshoe crabs for bait, citing conservation concerns despite opposition from commercial fishing interests. Sponsor Assemblywoman Glick argued the species is near-threatened with populations declining dramatically since 1998, and that current Department of Environmental Conservation protections are insufficient. Opponent Assemblywoman Giglio countered that horseshoe crab populations on the East End of Long Island have actually increased over the past four years, that only 40,000 of 150,000 permitted crabs were harvested this spring, and that the bill would devastate commercial fishermen and restaurants in Queens and Flushing that depend on horseshoe crab bait for conch and eel fishing. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with Democrats generally supporting and Republicans generally opposing, though members were permitted to vote their conscience.

A06799 PASSED 2024-06-07

Horseshoe Crab Protection Act (relating to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait)

The Assembly passed legislation to prohibit the use of horseshoe crabs for bait, marking a victory for environmental advocates seeking to protect the near-threatened species. Sponsor Assemblywoman Glick argued that despite existing Department of Environmental Conservation protections, horseshoe crab populations have declined precipitously since 1998, with three of four New York regions deemed to have poor populations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. The bill would ban commercial harvesting of the crabs for use as bait in conch and eel fishing. Opponents, led by Assemblywoman Giglio, contended that populations on the East End of Long Island have actually increased over the past four years and that only 40,000 of 150,000 permitted crabs were harvested this spring, suggesting existing restrictions are working. Giglio warned the prohibition would devastate commercial fishermen and restaurants in Queens and Flushing that depend on horseshoe crab bait. Glick countered that habitat loss and sea-level rise compound conservation concerns. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with Democrats supporting and Republicans generally opposed.

A06799 PASSED 2024-06-07

Horseshoe Crab Protection Act (relating to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait)

The Assembly passed legislation to restrict the use of horseshoe crabs for bait, marking a victory for environmental advocates seeking to protect the near-threatened species. Sponsor Assemblywoman Glick argued that despite existing spawning closures and permit limits, horseshoe crab populations have declined dramatically since 1998 according to Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission data, and that current Department of Environmental Conservation protections are insufficient. The bill would prohibit harvesting horseshoe crabs for use as bait in conch and eel fishing. Opposition from Assemblywoman Giglio centered on economic impacts, with claims that horseshoe crab populations on the East End of Long Island have actually increased over the past four years and that only 40,000 of 150,000 permitted crabs were harvested this spring. Giglio warned the measure would devastate commercial fishermen and restaurants in Queens and Flushing dependent on horseshoe crab bait. Glick countered that habitat loss from sea-level rise compounds existing threats. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with Democrats supporting and Republicans generally opposed.

A05918 PASSED 2024-06-05

An act to amend Chapter 548 of the Laws of 2004 amending the Education Law relating to certain tuition waivers for police officer students of the City University of New York, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

A05986 PASSED 2024-03-04

An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, in relation to requiring the Department of Agriculture and Markets to maintain a publicly available database of the results of its graded inspections on its website

A05019 PASSED 2024-01-22

An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to prohibiting financial institutions from charging a fee for periodic paper statements.

A07434 PASSED 2023-05-30

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

A07443 PASSED 2023-05-30

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

A05697 RECALLED 2023-05-10

Rental housing — prohibition on reporting negative rent payment history to consumer reporting agencies

The Assembly recalled a bill that would prohibit landlords from reporting negative rent payment history to consumer reporting agencies before a final vote tally was recorded. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Rosenthal, sparked heated debate between housing advocates and landlord advocates. Supporters argued the bill protects tenants from discriminatory practices and excessive salary requirements that exclude working people from housing. Opponents contended it would force landlords to raise rents to cover increased risk and worsen New York's housing crisis by discouraging investment in rental properties. The bill drew passionate testimony from members on both sides, with supporters citing personal experiences of housing insecurity and opponents warning of disinvestment in residential real estate. Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes moved to recall the bill and lay it aside before the roll call vote was completed, preventing a final tally from being recorded.

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.

A05653-A 2023-05-08

An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to the price gouging of medicine.

A02208 / S9196 PASSED 2023-02-01

Amend 2022 law authorizing Bais Torah U'Tefillah to receive real property tax exempt status; make technical corrections

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.