Kwani O'Pharrow
Democratic · Candidate for New York State Assembly · District 11 — NY
Kwani O'Pharrow is a candidate for New York State Assembly (District 11) in NY . 2026 General Election. Listed as incumbent in source data. Public profile on Ballotpedia.
Office
New York State Assembly
District
District 11 — NY
Party
Democratic
State
NY
Status
Incumbent
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
A member of the New York State Assembly represents a single Assembly District in Albany. Assembly members write and vote on state laws, help shape the state budget, and assist constituents with state agencies.
- One of 150 seats in the New York State Assembly (the lower house of the Legislature).
- Works with the State Senate and Governor to pass bills and the state budget.
- Often the closest full-time state legislator for neighborhood casework.
What this office can do
- Introduce and vote on New York State legislation.
- Help shape the state budget that funds schools, healthcare, transit, and local aid.
- Hold hearings and oversee state agencies and programs.
- Advocate for district priorities in Albany and help constituents navigate state services.
What this office cannot do alone
- Set federal immigration, defense, or Social Security policy alone.
- Unilaterally set city zoning rules or hire local police chiefs.
- Overturn court decisions by themselves.
- Guarantee individual benefits outside existing law and program rules.
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- Incumbent
- Democratic
- State Assembly
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