New York State Assembly District 42: candidates

Current seat holder: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents the 42nd Assembly District in Brooklyn encompassing Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She also sits on Governor Kathy Hochul's Domestic Violence Advisory Council and New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ MWBE Task Force . Born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn as the daughter of Haitian immigrants and heir to Haiti’s slave abolitionist Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Assemblymember Bichotte Hermelyn is the first Haitian American woman elected in New York City.

“Her legislative accomplishments include sponsoring bills that make it easier for voters to participate in the electoral process; ease Black maternal health disparities by requiring that hospitals provide treatment to women experiencing preterm labor; promote police reform; and give undocumented students an opportunity to pursue higher education; among others.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))

“The law, which passed both houses in 2020, requires hospitals to provide preterm labor care to high-risk patients.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))

“The New York City education system is one of the most segregated in the nation.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2020))

Herman Hall

Herman Hall Hall is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Republican primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled.

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