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Zellnor Myrie
Profile
Zellnor Myrie is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the New York State Senate since 2019, representing Brooklyn's 20th district. A member of the Democratic Party, he has chaired the Senate Elections Committee and championed legislation regarding tenant protections, gun violence prevention, and housing supply. Myrie previously worked as a legislative director for the New York City Council and as an attorney. In 2025, he was a candidate for Mayor of New York City, running on a platform that emphasized increasing housing density.
Details
- Born
- November 3, 1986 · 39 years old
- Birth place
- Brooklyn, New York City, United States
- Education
- Brooklyn Technical High School, Fordham University, Cornell Law School
- Career
- Legislative director for the New York City Council, Attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell
