Al Taylor has a bachelor 27s degree in public communication from Lehman College, a master 27s degree in divinity from Nyack College Alliance Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in ministry from Northeastern Seminary. He and his wife, Gwendolyn, have five children. Al is the pastor of Infinity Mennonite Church in Harlem. 

Al Taylor District 71 - NYS Assembly

Al Taylor has a bachelor's degree in public communication from Lehman College, a master's degree in divinity from Nyack College Alliance Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in ministry from Northeastern Seminary. He and his wife, Gwendolyn, have five children. Al is the pastor of Infinity Mennonite Church in Harlem. 

Al is a community organizer, minister, and pastor of Infinity Mennonite Church in Harlem. He previously served as chief of staff to former Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr. He also served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps while earning his GED. Al founded the Man Up! in Harlem program in 2008 to combat gun violence in his neighborhood. 

Al Taylor - Assembly District 71

Al previously worked as chief of staff to former Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr. He also served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps while earning his GED. Al founded the Man Up! in Harlem program in 2008 to combat gun violence in his neighborhood. 

Al is currently a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 71st District. He was first elected in 2017.

2026 New York General Election

Voted to strengthen rent laws to prevent "unfair rent increases."

As a legislator, voted to strengthen rent laws to prevent "unfair rent increases."

- As a legislator, voted to strengthen rent laws to prevent "unfair rent increases."

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Passed the "Make Voting Easy Act", which mandates that counties designate early voting polling places based on registered voter populations.

- Passed the "Make Voting Easy Act", which mandates that counties designate early voting polling places based on registered voter populations.

Voting & Elections

Supports increasing school funding and allocating resources for repairs to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings.

As a legislator, increased school funding and allocated resources for repairs to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings.

- As a legislator, increased school funding and allocated resources for repairs to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings.

Public Safety

Education

Housing & Urban Development

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