Politics & Government

NY-54 Elections 2026: Live Results

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes for the 54th Assembly District's elections so far.

Christian Celeste Tate leads Erik Martin Dilan in Brooklyn’s 54th Assembly District Democratic primary as ballots are fully reported.
Christian Celeste Tate leads Erik Martin Dilan in Brooklyn’s 54th Assembly District Democratic primary as ballots are fully reported. (Patch Graphics)

BROOKLYN, NY— Christian Celeste Tate leads Erik Martin Dilan in the Democratic Primary for the 54th Assembly District, according to NY State Board of Elections.

Tate leads with 4,054 votes, while Dilan follows with 2,479 votes. Write-ins, blank ballots, and voided ballots account for a small portion of the total vote as counting concludes across the district.

Election officials report complete tabulation across all districts, with no precincts outstanding.

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Are You Part Of District 54?

  • Bushwick (partial)
  • Williamsburg (partial)
  • East Williamsburg (partial)
  • Bedford-Stuyvesant (partial)
  • Ridgewood (border areas)

District Profile

Assembly District 54 covers fast-changing neighborhoods in northern Brooklyn and adjacent areas near the Queens border. The district includes dense residential blocks alongside growing commercial corridors.

Housing is a mix of older multi-family buildings, rent-stabilized apartments, and newer luxury developments, reflecting ongoing redevelopment pressure and rising rents.

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The local economy is driven by hospitality, retail, creative industries, healthcare, and service-sector jobs, with many residents commuting to other parts of New York City.

Voter participation is typically higher in statewide and presidential elections, while primaries often determine outcomes in local legislative races.

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