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Phara Souffrant Forrest

Phara Souffrant Forrest

NY State Assembly Member

New York State Assembly · District 57

Term: Jan 2025 – Dec 2026·Election: Nov 2026 →

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  • Ballotpedia·Jun 2026

    2026 Democratic Primary Election Victory

    Assembly Member Forrest won her 2026 Democratic primary by a commanding margin of 78.5% of the vote, securing her re-election to the NY State Assembly District 57 seat.

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  • Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ)·Jun 2026

    JFREJ Endorsement — Recognized as Champion for Progressive Causes

    Phara Souffrant Forrest received endorsement from Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), being recognized as a 'fiercest champion in Albany' particularly for her work on Fair Pay for Home Care and taxing the wealthy to fund universal childcare.

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  • New York State Assembly·Mar 2026

    Correctional Body Scanner Standards Act Co-Announced

    Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest co-announced the Correctional Body Scanner Standards Act with State Senator Julia Salazar to ensure prison visitors aren't wrongfully blocked due to incorrect body scan results, addressing a civil rights concern in the corrections system.

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  • Introduces and votes on state laws alongside the Senate
  • Originates all revenue (tax) bills
  • Has sole power to impeach state officials

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