New York State Assembly District 75 in State Assembly District 75, New York

2026 Primary Election

• Tony Simone — Incumbent Member of the New York State Assembly, District 75 in New York City, New York

  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.

• Leslie Boghosian Murphy — Chair of Manhattan Community Board 4, Former Journalist in New York City, New York

  Leslie Boghosian Murphy is a long-time resident of the district and a third-generation New Yorker. She is the granddaughter of immigrants who fled the Armenian genocide. For over 20 years, she worked as an Emmy award-winning investigative journalist for outlets including CNN. She has been actively involved in her community, serving on local precinct councils, the Hudson River Park Trust Advisory Council, and was elected Chair of Community Board 4. She previously ran for New York City Council in 2021.

• Jesse Greenwald — Candidate in Information not available, Information not available

  No verifiable information is available for a political candidate named Jesse Greenwald in this race.