Currently holds the office of New York State Assembly - District 54 until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for New York State Assembly - District 54 in 2026 New York Primary Election.
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Get StartedErik has championed some of the most important criminal justice reform legislation of the past two decades, including the Clean Slate Act, the Second Look Act and Earned Time Act. He’ll continue to fight for a justice system that recognizes fundamental fairness and public safety should be delivered together. Learn more
At every turn, he has worked to expand pre-K and 3-K throughout New York. And Erik has always fought to address needs here in North Brooklyn which is why he’s working hard with City Hall to re-open the recently shuttered Audrey Johnson and John Coker Day Care centers. Learn more
Whether it’s defending safety-net and public hospitals, supporting nurses and frontline workers by fixing dangerous staffing shortages, or closing insurance coverage gaps for young people, immigrants and freelancers, Erik is leading the charge. He’s proud to have supported the state’s billion-dollar investment in expanding mental health care throughout the state. And he’ll continue working to expand access to health care, especially here in North Brooklyn. Learn more
Erik remains committed to legislation that supports vulnerable people and that will bring more lower and middle income homes apartments to Brooklyn. And he’ll continue to fight to keep private equity investors out of the market for small homes and rentals. Learn more
Donald Trump and the Republicans in Congress have turned ICE into a paramilitary secret police force. Erik Dilan believes it must be abolished. Until it is, he will continue to do everything he can in the state legislature to protect immigrants in New York and defend their rights. Learn more
As a father of three, Erik has experienced firsthand the challenge of finding reliable and affordable childcare. That’s one reason is an enthusiastic supporter of Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul’s plan to bring universal, free childcare to children under the age of 5. Learn more
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