Currently holds the office of New York State Senate - District 27 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for New York State Senate - District 27 in 2024 New York General Election.
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Get StartedPromoting cleaner, fairer elections by modernizing voting and establishing effective campaign finance laws has been a central part of Brian Kavanagh’s work. Learn more
Brian’s additional priorities include action on climate change and environmental protection, election and campaign finance reform, schools and education, and economic and social justice—as well the many community issues Brian has tackled on behalf of residents of the communities he has represented for many years. Learn more
Since he first served in the legislature in 2007, Brian Kavanagh has repeatedly taken on the gun industry lobby and won, helping to reduce gun violence in New York and across the country. He is the founder and chair of American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention and New York Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention. Learn more
Throughout his tenure, Brian has fought for major improvements in the management, maintenance, and security of public housing. While there have been some successes, including state capital funds allocated in recent years, he continues to advocate for a better response from city, state, and federal government. Learn more
In several recent legislative sessions, Brian has advanced his proposal in both the Senate and the Assembly for a new large-scale Housing Access Voucher Program, modeled on the federal Section 8 program, to provide rental assistance for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or facing eviction. Learn more
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