Tony Simone

Tony Simone is a candidate for New York State Assembly District 75 Primary Election in 2026 in State Assembly District 75, New York. Running as Democratic Party, Working Families Party.

Incumbent Member of the New York State Assembly, District 75 in New York City, New York

Also running: Leslie Boghosian Murphy, Jesse Greenwald.

Tony Simone was elected to the Assembly in 2022 and is the incumbent for District 75. Born in Queens, New York, in 1970, he earned a BA in Political Science and Applied Economics from Hofstra University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University. His career in public service includes roles with State Senator Catherine Abate, Councilmember Christine Quinn, and NYS Comptroller Carl McCall. He also served as the Director of External Affairs at Hudson River Park Friends and worked for People for the American Way. He is the first openly-gay assembly member to represent the district.