Why I’m Running
As a public defender, I’ve spent my career standing alongside and fighting for people.
I’m ready to bring that fight to Albany on behalf of my community.
I’m Eli Northrup. I’m a public defender and policy advocate and I’m running for Assembly in New York’s 69th District.
I may be new to politics, but representing people is what I’ve done for my entire career. I understand what representation means — it means that you listen, you show up, and you keep your word. That’s what I will do for my community.
In my current role as Policy Director for the Criminal Defense Practice at The Bronx Defenders, I lead a group of advocates fighting for policies to bring fairness and dignity to our criminal legal system.
I’ve seen how the same dynamics that shape our criminal courts also play out in our State Legislature: those with money and power wield access and influence. We have elected officials who are more interested in politics than people, and who are not accountable to our communities.
I’m running for Assembly to bring a new perspective to politics and to fight for a New York where everyone feels safe, recognized, and supported.
My vision extends beyond criminal legal reform to address critical issues such as affordable housing, accessible mental health care, and universal child care. I will fight to protect our environment, community gathering spaces, and to ensure that older New Yorkers can stay in their homes and have access to the services that they need.
I envision a political system that prioritizes people over politics.
Together, we’re building a broad coalition of progressive voices, committed to fighting for the real change New York deserves.
Our Campaign Pillars
Community Safety
Ensure the safety of our communities by investing in them, while advocating for criminal legal reforms, emphasizing a holistic and data-driven approach to public safety.
Defend the critical criminal justice reforms we’ve passed in recent years and be a champion for the Justice Roadmap.
Advocate for comprehensive solutions to chronic homelessness and increased resources for mental health care, including FACT and ACT teams.
Affordable Housing for All
Develop a comprehensive housing plan that supports tenants and owners alike, promoting economic diversity and environmental resilience.
Advocate for affordable housing incentives responsive to community concerns and hold developers accountable for creating genuinely affordable homes.
Champion Good Cause Eviction and a robust right to counsel in eviction proceedings.
Ensure that seniors and LGBTQ+ elders, in particular, have safe, affordable housing with robust supports.
Public Education & Universal Childcare
Ensure public schools remain truly public and accountable, prioritizing adequate tools and support for teachers and students, including mental health resources in schools.
Fight to protect and expand pre-K and 3-K programs, expand paid family leave, and advance a vision for universal childcare.
Fight for full funding and free tuition at CUNY and SUNY schools.
An Inclusive Economy
Champion economic policies that prioritize working families and seniors, fostering an inclusive economy that works for everyone.
Advocate for the protection of minority- and women-owned business programs to ensure economic equality.
Accessible Health Care & Reproductive Rights
Fight for Medicare for All and the New York Health Act.
Ensure that New York remains a national leader in protecting reproductive rights, support the inclusion of reproductive rights in the New York Constitution, and ensure funding, education, and equitable access to reproductive health care for all New Yorkers.
Climate Change & Environmental Resilience
Implement policies to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on transportation, buildings, and construction.
Advocate for measures that promote sustainable development and increase our environmental resilience against the threat of climate change.
Celebrating Our Campaign Launch
