Eli Northrup

Eli Northrup is a candidate for New York State Assembly District 69 Primary Election in 2026 in State Assembly District 69, New York.

Public Defender and Policy Advocate in Morningside Heights, New York

Also running: Stephanie Ruskay.

Eli Northrup is a public defender and policy advocate who has worked for over a decade representing low-income individuals in criminal court. He serves as the Policy Director for the Criminal Defense Practice at The Bronx Defenders. Northrup earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 2007, a J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2011, and an L.L.M. in Trial Advocacy from Georgetown University Law Center in 2015. His career includes a fellowship at Georgetown Law and clerkships for federal judges. He was also involved in launching the Bronx Cannabis Hub to assist those impacted by the War on Drugs.

Website: https://www.eliforny.com/