New York State Assembly District 74

Current seat holder: Keith Powers.

Keith Powers

Keith Powers is a life-long resident of Manhattan. Born and raised in Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village — where he lives today — Keith has been serving the East Side of Manhattan since 2018. Keith has been a champion on housing issues in Manhattan and citywide.

“We are facing a dual crisis: a historic housing shortage and a pressing need to transition to green energy. Thankfully, there is real momentum this year to modernize SEQRA, so we can unlock New York’s potential and build the kind of housing and green infrastructure we need to succeed.” (amNewYork op-ed (2026))
“Connect every high school—not just the specialized ones—to high-growth industries for after-school and summer internships.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“Make sure that the East Side has enough Pre-K seats by requiring school space in new development.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))

Veronica Gonzalez

Veronica Gonzalez (Republican Party, Conservative Party, Block Mamdani Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 74. She advanced from the Conservative Party primary on June 23, 2026.

· Ballotpedia