Jordan Wright (politician)

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Jordan J.G. Wright
Member-elect of the New York State Assembly for the 70th district
Assuming office
January 1, 2025
Relatives Bruce M. Wright (grandfather)
Residence(s) Harlem, New York
Alma mater Syracuse University
Website https://www.wright4harlem.com/

Jordan J.G. Wright is an American politician. [1] He will serve in the New York State Assembly representing the 70th district from 2025. [2] A Democrat, he represents a majority of Harlem in Manhattan. He is the son of the Manhattan Democratic Party chairman, Keith L.T. Wright.

In the 2024 New York State Assembly election, he held the seat for the Democrats following then-incumbent Inez Dickens' decision not to stand for re-election. [3]

Political career

Wright first served as campaign manager during Yusef Salaam's 2023 campaign for the 9th district of the New York City Council. Following the election, he served as Salaam's chief of staff. In January 2024, Wright launched his Assembly campaign, and received the support of Salaam, outgoing assemblywoman Inez Dickens, Harlem assemblyman Al Taylor and former Congressman Charles Rangel. [4] He received a plurality of votes in the June 25th primary. [5]

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References

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  2. Banerjee, Isha (November 11, 2024). "'We need to get ready': West Harlem politicians react to Trump victory". Columbia Daily Spectator. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  3. Long, Ariama (2024-07-18). "A sitdown with Assembly member-elect Jordan Wright". amsterdamnews.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  4. Sterne, Peter (2024-01-16). "Keith Wright's son plans to run for Inez Dickens' Assembly seat". cityandstateny.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  5. Silva, Manuela (2024-06-26). "Jordan Wright wins primary election, set to become District 70 Assembly member". www.columbiaspectator.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.