Edward was born and raised in East Harlem. He earned a GED and his associate’s degree in business administration from Cayuga Community College. He currently volunteers as a Democratic district leader. He has also founded and run the East Harlem Democratic Club, the Making At-Risk Children Happy, and Harlem Clergy United for Change. 

Edward has served as a political organizer for federal, state, and local Democratic campaigns. He also worked as a driver for criminal defense attorney Murray Richman. 

Edward Gibbs is an assemblymember in State Assembly District 68 and is the first formerly incarcerated person to be elected to the state legislature. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Supports unionized worker organizing and contract bargaining across private sector, public sector, and building trades.

Supports unions across the private sector, public sector, and building trades.

- Supports unions across the private sector, public sector, and building trades.

Economy

Plans to secure $15 million in funding to make the M116 Bus free.

Believes in placing front-line and marginalized communities at the center of the climate transition.

Advocates for marginalized communities to be at the center of the climate transition.

- Plans to secure $15 million in funding to make the M116 Bus free.
- Advocates for marginalized communities to be at the center of the climate transition.

Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding social services and healthcare for marginalized communities and seniors.

Supports expanding social services and healthcare access for marginalized communities and seniors.

Supports affordable prescription medication.

Supports making prescription medication more affordable. 

- Supports expanding social services and healthcare access for marginalized communities and seniors.
- Supports making prescription medication more affordable. 

Healthcare

As of September 19, 2024, Edward Gibbs’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Believes in facilitating positive police-community relations.

Believes in promoting positive police-community relations.

- Believes in promoting positive police-community relations.
- Supports gun control.

Public Safety

Supports fully funding public schools and extracurricular programs.

Supports increasing funding for public schools and extracurricular programs.

Supports increasing access to technology in schools.

- Supports increasing funding for public schools and extracurricular programs.
- Supports increasing access to technology in schools.

Education

Supports affordable housing for the elderly.

Supports preserving affordable housing for seniors. 

Supports upgrading and properly funding the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) system of repairs and public housing.

Plans to upgrade and fund the New York City Housing Authority system of repairs and public housing.

Plans to take on dishonest landlords to promote tenants' rights.

Supports increasing affordable housing options by creating and preserving affordable housing for all.

Supports creating more affordable housing options. 

- Supports preserving affordable housing for seniors. 
- Plans to upgrade and fund the New York City Housing Authority system of repairs and public housing.
- Plans to take on dishonest landlords to promote tenants' rights.
- Supports creating more affordable housing options. 

Housing & Urban Development

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Edward Gibbs

Eddie was born and raised in East Harlem.  He has a GED and earned his associate’s degree in business administration from Cayuga Community College. He currently volunteers as a Democratic District Leader. He has also founded and run the East Harlem Democratic Club, the Making At-Risk Children Happy, and Harlem Clergy United for Change. 

Eddie has served as a political organizer for federal, state, and local Democratic campaigns. He also worked as a driver for criminal defense attorney Murray Richman. 

Eddie Gibbs currently serves as a member of the New York State Assembly for District 68 and is the first formerly incarcerated person to be elected to the state legislature. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his first term. 



Born and raised in East Harlem, Eddie grew up in the NYCHA development where he lived with his mother and three siblings. At age 17, he was involved in a tragic incident that led to his incarceration. While in prison, Eddie earned his GED and an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, which helped him rebuild his life. His experience has shaped his work as an advocate for prison reform and community support.

Eddie’s professional background spans community activism and organizing for tenant rights. He was a political organizer for federal, state, and local Democratic campaigns. He also served as a driver for criminal defense attorney Murray Richman, which sparked his interest in politics. Eddie is known for his leadership in founding and running community initiatives like Making At-Risk Children Happy (M.A.R.C.H.) and Harlem Clergy United for Change (HCUC).

Eddie Gibbs is a dedicated community organizer and activist who has spent more than 30 years advocating for East Harlem. His political journey began with his role as a Democratic District Leader, a volunteer position he has held since 2017. In 2022, he made history as the first formerly incarcerated person to be elected to the New York State Legislature. He also founded the East Harlem Democratic Club in 2018.

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- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
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- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  