Marquis Jenkins

District Leader for the 74th Assembly District - Part A in New York, New York

Marquis Jenkins is a candidate for New York State Assembly District 74 in State Assembly District 74, New York — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Democratic Party.

Also running: Keith Powers, Kevin O'Keefe, Josh Arnon, Gabriel Turzo, Angela Aquino, Joseph Foley.

Marquis Jenkins is a community activist and an elected, unpaid District Leader for the 74th Assembly District. He grew up in the Mariana Bracetti Plaza NYCHA development. His career includes roles as Director of Organizing at Common Justice, Deputy Director of Campaigns at Freedom Agenda, Director of Organizing at WE ACT for Environmental Justice, and senior community organizer at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. He earned a bachelor's degree from Touro College. Jenkins sought the Democratic nomination for the special election.