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Robert Jackson

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State Senator · District 31 · New York · Serving since 2019
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About

Robert Jackson, a Democratic/Working Families Party politician, has represented District 31 in the New York State Senate since January 2019. Born December 18, 1950, in New York City, he earned a degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz. He previously served on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2013, representing Manhattan's 7th district, and his electoral record spans campaigns from 1974 to 2026, with eleven wins and seven losses.

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Years in office
7
Elections won
11
Bills sponsored
623
Cosponsored
2,457
Committees
8

Committee Assignments

8 committees · 1 leadership role
chair·Civil Service and Pensions
member·Education
member·Health
member·Higher Education
member·Housing, Construction and Community Development
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
New York State Senate District 31
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District
Population
320,471
Median HH Income
$58K
Unemployment
12.0%
Bachelor's+
32.7%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
38.2
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
23.3%
HS or Higher
76.5%
Median Home Value
$496K
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
Owner-Occupied
13.0%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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