New York State Assembly District 43

Current seat holder: Brian Cunningham.

Brian A. Cunningham

Brian A. Cunningham proudly represents the 43rd Assembly District in Central Brooklyn, which includes Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Flatbush. Since being elected in March 2022, Assemblymember Cunningham has worked to advance legislation and secure resources that strengthen housing, education, public safety, and economic opportunity for all New Yorkers. Early Life Born and raised in New York City to Jamaican immigrant parents, Assemblymember Cunningham is a lifelong resident who has dedicated his career to serving his community.

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“We must increase rent stabilized and protected units and make 'affordable housing' live up to it's name.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“Dissolve the state legislature power to regulate housing and rent in New York City. I will stand up to the rogue democrats in the State Senate who have helped Republicans block legislation to protect tenants.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“Demand the repeal of the Urstadt Law. Repeal this outdated, unfair law, which has exacerbated the housing crisis with imposed widespread rent deregulation and allowed the real estate market to gouge NYC tenants.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))

Anna Shpilkovskaya

Anna Shpilkovskaya (Republican Party, Community First Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 43. The Republican primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled.