Phara Souffrant Forrest is from Brooklyn, New York. She has an associate's degree in nursing from the City University of New York (CUNY) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the CUNY School of Professional Studies. She lives in Crown Heights with her husband and son.

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Phara Souffrant Forrest has an associate's degree in nursing from the City University of New York (CUNY) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the CUNY School of Professional Studies. She is a married mother.

Phara is currently a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 57th Assembly District. She was first elected in 2020.

2026 New York General Election

Advocates for tenant rights and housing stability, motivated by the fight for the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

Advocates for tenant rights and housing stability.

- Advocates for tenant rights and housing stability.

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Energy & the Environment

- Supports expanding access to healthcare.

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