NY-57th Assembly District 2026 Elections: Live Results

In the 57th Assembly District Democratic primary, Phara Souffrant Forrest leads with 70.59 percent of the vote, according to the NY State Board of Elections, as early results show a wide margin over challenger Samantha N. Johnson, who holds 18.65 percent.

Forrest received 12,301 votes as tabulation closed across all reporting districts. Johnson received 3,249 votes.

The remaining ballots included 9.91 percent blank votes, alongside 0.73 percent write-in and 0.11 percent void ballots, reflecting 17,425 total votes counted.

Election officials reported no additional outstanding districts in the count.

Forrest maintained a consistent lead across reported precincts, building a margin of more than 50 percentage points as results finalized.

Are You Part Of District 57?

• Portions of central Brooklyn neighborhoods
• District boundaries include mixed residential blocks and surrounding community areas

District Profile

Assembly District 57 covers portions of Brooklyn within Kings County, featuring dense urban housing, mixed-income residential corridors, and a high proportion of renter-occupied units.

The district reflects a majority-minority population with long-established Caribbean, Black, and immigrant communities, alongside ongoing demographic change driven by housing demand and redevelopment.

Local employment is concentrated in healthcare, education, retail, and service-sector industries, with many residents commuting to other parts of New York City for work.

Primary elections in the district often determine final outcomes in down-ballot races due to strong partisan alignment, while general elections tend to reflect broader citywide voting patterns.