New York State Assembly District 21

Current seat holder: Judy Griffin.

Judy Griffin

Judy Griffin was elected to serve the 21st Assembly District on November 5, 2024. Judy previously served in the NYS Assembly for two terms from 2019-2022. She was the first woman elected to represent the district, and the first majority member elected to represent AD21 since 1974.

“Police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, yet too often they do not receive the essential mental health support they need by nature of their profession. This can exact a toll, both professionally and personally.” (Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov))
“I was honored to carry this legislation to establish a formal peer-to-peer mental health program for our police. This bill is about supporting the men and women who protect us every day by ensuring that they have the mental health resources they need to effectively serve communities across the state.” (Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov))
“I am proud that we have passed this legislation, and that today the Governor is signing this bill, in memory of Lieutenant Joseph T. Banish, a State Trooper who died by suicide.” (Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov))

Irene Villacci

Irene Villacci (Republican Party, Conservative Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 21. Villacci is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Villacci advanced from the Conservative Party primary on June 23, 2026.

Campaign site

“Work to repeal cashless bail and pro-criminal policies that put our communities at risk.” (Campaign website (villacciforassembly.com))
“Fight for the funding our schools need to give every child a strong start.” (Campaign website (villacciforassembly.com))