USAState & local legislatureDemocratic PartyNew York · New York State Assembly District 50Member of the New York State Assembly
Emily Gallagher
Profile
Emily Gallagher is an American politician and community organizer serving as the representative for District 50 in the New York State Assembly. A resident of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, she has been a prominent advocate for tenants' rights and environmental justice. Gallagher, who identifies as a Democratic Socialist, first gained political prominence through her grassroots organizing efforts before successfully unseating a long-term incumbent in the 2020 Democratic primary. She continues to focus her legislative work on housing, community development, and progressive policy initiatives within the northern Brooklyn area.
Details
- Born
- March 23, 1984 · 42 years old
- Birth place
- Rochester, New York
- Education
- Ithaca College
- Career
- Museum educator, non-profit community affairs director
