Alec Brook-Krasny
Alec Brook-Krasny (Republican Party) is a member of theNew York State Assembly, representingDistrict 46. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Brook-Krasny (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for re-election to theNew York State Assembly to representDistrict 46. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
In February 2022, Brook-Krasny announced that he was leaving the Democratic Party and would register as a Republican. Speaking to the media, Brook-Krasny said, "I can’t believe everything that’s going on in the Democratic party, all the calls to ‘defund the police,’ the cancel culture. It goes against my character and my nature."[1]
Biography
Alec Brook-Krasny was born in Moscow, Russia, and lives inBrooklyn, New York. Brook-Krasny earned dual bachelor's degrees in engineering and economics from the Moscow Technological Institute and a graduate degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. His career experience includes working as a stocker and later manager at an East Village shoe store in Manhattan. He founded the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations.[2][3]
Brook-Krasny's political experience includes being a candidate for New York City Council in 2001, a candidate for New York State Assembly District 46 in 2000, and a member/treasurer of Community Board #13.
Committee assignments
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2025-2026
Brook-Krasny was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee
- Cities Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Election Law Committee
- Housing Committee
2023-2024
Brook-Krasny was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee
- Cities Committee
- Election Law Committee
- Housing Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brook-Krasny served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| •Aging |
| •Cities |
| •Election Law |
| •Governmental Employees |
| •Housing |
| •Social Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Brook-Krasny served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| •Aging |
| •Cities |
| •Election Law |
| •Governmental Employees |
| •Housing |
| •Social Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brook-Krasny served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| •Aging |
| •Cities |
| •Election Law |
| •Governmental Employees |
| •Housing |
| •Social Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brook-Krasny served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| •Aging |
| •Cities |
| •Election Law |
| •Governmental Employees |
| •Housing |
| •Social Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 46
IncumbentAlec Brook-Krasny defeatedChris McCreight in the general election for New York State Assembly District 46 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alec Brook-Krasny (R / Conservative Party) | 51.6 | 21,031 | |
| Chris McCreight (D) | 48.0 | 19,540 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 160 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 40,731 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Chris McCreight advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 46.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentAlec Brook-Krasny advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 46.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. IncumbentAlec Brook-Krasny advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 46.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 46
Alec Brook-Krasny defeated incumbentMathylde Frontus in the general election for New York State Assembly District 46 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alec Brook-Krasny (R / Conservative Party) ![]() | 51.9 | 15,364 | |
| Mathylde Frontus (D / Working Families Party) | 47.9 | 14,183 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 37 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 29,584 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 46
IncumbentMathylde Frontus defeatedDionne Brown-Jordan in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 46 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mathylde Frontus | 65.3 | 3,677 | |
| Dionne Brown-Jordan | 34.4 | 1,936 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 16 | ||
Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,629 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Alec Brook-Krasny advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 46.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Alec Brook-Krasny advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 46.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. IncumbentMathylde Frontus advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 46.
2021
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 47
Ari Kagan defeatedMark Szuszkiewicz in the general election for New York City Council District 47 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ari Kagan (D) ![]() | 53.1 | 7,933 | |
| Mark Szuszkiewicz (R / Conservative Party / Save the Planet Party) | 46.7 | 6,975 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 25 | ||
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 14,933 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 47
The following candidates advanced in theranked-choice voting election:Ari Kagan in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
Candidate | % | Total Votes | Transfer | Round eliminated | ||
| Ari Kagan | 55.7 | 4,018 | 520 | Advanced (3) | ||
| Steven Patzer | 44.3 | 3,194 | 512 | 3 | ||
| Joseph Packer | 0.0 | 0 | -1,071 | 2 | ||
| Alec Brook-Krasny | 0.0 | 0 | -759 | 2 |
Candidate | % | Total Votes | Transfer | Round eliminated | ||
| Ari Kagan | 43.7 | 3,498 | 5 | Advanced (3) | ||
| Steven Patzer | 33.5 | 2,682 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Joseph Packer | 13.4 | 1,071 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Alec Brook-Krasny | 9.5 | 759 | 7 | 2 |
Candidate | % | Total Votes | Transfer | Round eliminated | ||
| Ari Kagan | 43.5 | 3,493 | 0 | Advanced (3) | ||
| Steven Patzer | 33.3 | 2,676 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Joseph Packer | 13.3 | 1,069 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Alec Brook-Krasny | 9.4 | 752 | 0 | 2 | ||
Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1. | 0.5 | 39 | 0 | |||
There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 8,029 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Mark Szuszkiewicz advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Council District 47.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Mark Szuszkiewicz advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York City Council District 47.
2014
Elections for theNew York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. IncumbentAlec Brook-Krasny was unopposed in the Democratic primary, whileStamatis Lilikakis defeatedLucretia Regina-Potter in the Republican primary. Brook-Krasny ran on theWorking Families Party andIndependence Party of New York State tickets and Lilikakis ran on theConservative Party ticket. Brook-Krasny defeated Lilikakis in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 58.4% | 9,001 | ||
| Republican | Stamatis Lilikakis | 41.6% | 6,420 | |
| Total Votes | 15,421 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 59.5% | 636 | |
| Lucretia Regina-Potter | 40.5% | 433 |
| Total Votes | 1,069 | |
2012
Brook-Krasny ran in the2012 election forNew York State Assembly District 46. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on theWorking Families Party ticket. He defeatedThomas A. McCarthy andPatrick Dwyer in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
2010
Brook-Krasny ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Conservative party candidateJerry Amalfitano (C) in the general election on November 2.[10][11]
| New York State Assembly, District 46 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 12,051 | ||||
| Jerry Amalfitano (C) | 2,097 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brook-Krasny won re-election to theNew York State Assembly, District 46, defeating opponent Robert Capano (R).[12][13]
Brook-Krasny raised $147,406 for his campaign while Capano raised $42,821.[14]
| New York State Assembly, District 46 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 19,293 | ||||
| Robert Capano (R) | 8,250 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Alec Brook-Krasny completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brook-Krasny's responses.
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With public service still a strong desire, I founded the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations, an organization that provided programs for youth, seniors, and community groups. COJECO worked closely with some larger institutions, including JCRC, NYANA, FEGS, 92nd Street Y, and many others. I decide to run for office, and was elected Assemblyman to the 46th Assembly District. I served on the aging, cities, governmental employees, housing, and social services committees, and received a Public Service Commendation Medal from the Department of the Army for service, support, and commitment to the military community. In 2013, my colleagues named me the Vice-Chair for Majority Steering and Chair of the Assembly Task Force for New Americans. After 9 years of successfully representing my constituents, in 2015 I left the Assembly for family reasons.
This year I decided to return to public service. During my time in the Assembly, we achieved so much. I know we can achieve so much more.- END BAIL REFORM
- SAFE STREETS
- EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN
The so-called “bail reform” created a revolving door. Violent criminals are released immediately upon arrest, only to victimize some of the most vulnerable members of society: children, women, and seniors. It’s time for our elected officials to stop siding with the criminals and start siding with the law-abiding citizens who want to live their lives in safety and peace.
Lower Taxes, Less Bureaucracy.
As a long-time small business owner, Alec understands the needs of small businesses. New York must be the engine of growth that is supportive of businesses, big and small. Too many taxes and bureaucratic regulations have driven companies out of New York. There are too many wasteful political programs that benefit from business taxation, but over-taxing businesses is never the solution.
Bring Back Merit-Based Education.
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2021
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York State Assembly District 46 | Won general | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | New York State Assembly District 46 | Won general | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | New York State Assembly, District 46 | Won | $164,860 | N/A** |
| 2012 | New York State Assembly, District 46 | Won | $162,065 | N/A** |
| 2010 | New York State Assembly, District 46 | Won | $151,914 | N/A** |
| 2008 | New York State Assembly, District 46 | Won | $147,406 | N/A** |
| 2006 | New York State Assembly, District 46 | Won | $178,666 | N/A** |
| 2000 | New York State Assembly, District 46 | Lost | $22,580 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Brook-Krasny’s endorsements included the following:[15]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Personal
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Brook-Krasny is married with three children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate New York State Assembly District 46 | Officeholder New York State Assembly District 46 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑New York Post, "Brooklyn Democrat Brook-Krasny switches to GOP as he eyes Assembly run," February 6, 2022
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2022
- ↑Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny, "About," accessed January 23, 2023
- ↑New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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| Preceded by Mathylde Frontus (D) | New York State Assembly District 46 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | New York State Assembly District 46 2007-2015 | Succeeded by - |
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