New York State Assembly District 76

Current seat holder: Rebecca A. Seawright.

Rebecca Seawright

Rebecca A. Seawright represents the Upper East Side, Yorkville, and Roosevelt Island in New York’s 76th Assembly District. Since her 2014 election, and as the first woman to serve the district, she has been a strong voice for over 140,000 constituents, securing hundreds of millions of dollars in state funding for public schools, senior centers, parks, and non-profits. She represents the largest concentration of elder New Yorkers in Manhattan.

Campaign site

“Excerpt: Repeal the Urstadt Law and give New York City full control over its rent regulations.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))

Louis Puliafito

Louis Puliafito was born in New York, New York. He earned an associate degree from LaGuardia Community College in 1985. His career experience includes working as the producer and host of Decent Life.

Campaign site

“Lou’s story resonates widely across the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island from working families and seniors to the disenfranchised, the less fortunate, and disillusioned Democrats seeking a credible alternative.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

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