In order to select a Democratic Nominee for the Special Election to be held in February 2026, the 74th Assembly District Committee held a meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the East Village. Despite the cold and rain, members packed the hall of The Sirovich Center with a 77% turnout rate.
The Manhattan Democratic Party is proud to support the selection by the 74th Assembly District Committee of Keith Powers as their Democratic Nominee for the New York State Assembly. After one round of voting by the 168 County Committee Members present, Councilman Keith Powers achieved 61% of the vote. We congratulate State Assembly Democratic Nominee Keith Powers and thank each County Committee Member, District Leader, member of the public who engaged in this process, and especially the nominated candidates — honorable public servants from their community who included: Sarah Batchu, District Leader Marquis Jenkins, and Kevin O’Keefe.