Jabari Brisport is from Brooklyn, New York. He has a bachelor's degree in sociology from the City University of New York.

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Before entering politics, Jabari worked as a community organizer and activist, focusing on issues such as housing, education, and social justice.

Jabari Brisport Eyes Leadership Role on Families in New York Senate

Jabari previously worked as a community organizer and activist.

Jabari is currently a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 25th District. He was elected to the Senate in November 2020.

2026 New York General Election

Advocates for social justice, affordable housing, and education reform, focusing on equity and inclusivity in New York.

Advocates for social justice, equity, and inclusivity in New York.

Supports building and maintaining affordable housing through fully funded public housing.

Opposes the privatization of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), including the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) conversions.

- Advocates for social justice, equity, and inclusivity in New York.
- Supports lowering the cost of living.
- Supports building and maintaining affordable housing through fully funded public housing.
- Opposes the privatization of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), including the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) conversions.

Economy

Advocates for environmental justice and policies that support marginalized communities.

Energy & the Environment

As of July 28, 2026, Jabari Brisport’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes in criminal justice reform and advocates for policies that support marginalized communities.

Believes in defending and expanding the civil rights of all New Yorkers, including immigrants.

Wants to build and maintain the infrastructure of public transportation.

- Believes in criminal justice reform and advocates for policies that support marginalized communities.
- Believes in defending and expanding the civil rights of all New Yorkers, including immigrants.
- Wants to build and maintain the infrastructure of public transportation.

Public Safety

Advocates for increased funding for public schools and supports policies that benefit marginalized communities.

Advocates for increased funding for public schools.

- Advocates for increased funding for public schools.
- Believes in universal childcare.
- Supports funding green schools.

Education

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