2026 New York General Election

ABOUT AARON
Brooklyn Born. Brooklyn Raised.

Born on Atlantic Avenue and raised in Crown Heights, Aaron D. Franklin is a proud son of Brooklyn and a man of faith. Raised to believe that justice is a sacred trust, he brings moral seriousness and courtroom rigor to everything he does.

Aaron D. Franklin for Civil Court Judge — 4th Municipal District, Brooklyn

A graduate of Yeshiva University's Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Aaron trained at the Kings County District Attorney's Office before building a practice in complex civil litigation — the commercial disputes, landlord–tenant, and housing cases that are the daily work of the Civil Court he seeks to serve.

Aaron Franklin was born on Atlantic Avenue and raised in Crown Heights. He graduated from Yeshiva University's Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Aaron Franklin practices complex civil litigation. He trained at the Kings County District Attorney's Office.

Built a civil litigation practice handling commercial disputes, landlord–tenant matters, and housing cases.

- Built a civil litigation practice handling commercial disputes, landlord–tenant matters, and housing cases.

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Rule of Law

Judges should apply the law as written — not legislate from the bench. A courtroom is a place for law, not politics.

Believes judges should apply the law as written rather than legislate from the bench.

- Believes judges should apply the law as written rather than legislate from the bench.

Judicial Philosophy

Safety Is a Civil Right

Every family in every neighborhood of this district deserves courts that work — promptly, predictably, and with respect for the law-abiding.

Respect for Community

Tenants, landlords, and small business owners alike deserve a fair hearing, a clear ruling, and equal dignity before the court.

Supports courts that operate promptly and predictably.

Supports fair hearings, clear rulings, and equal treatment for tenants, landlords, and small business owners.

- Supports courts that operate promptly and predictably.
- Supports fair hearings, clear rulings, and equal treatment for tenants, landlords, and small business owners.

Judicial Administration

As of October 15, 2026, Aaron Franklin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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Education and Bar Admission
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Juris Doctor
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

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Anthony W. Vaughn Jr. earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Morehouse College and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

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Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr
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Vaughn is the owner of the Law Office of Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. LLC, focusing on general litigation with extensive experience in complex commercial matters, including real estate, construction, professional liability, financial services, and insurance disputes.

Meet Anthony Vaughn

A graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law, he is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Anthony W. Vaughn Jr. is a litigation attorney and owner of the Law Office of Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. LLC. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

As the owner of the Law Office of Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. LLC, he practices general litigation, including complex commercial disputes involving real estate, construction, professional liability, financial services, and insurance.

- As the owner of the Law Office of Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. LLC, he practices general litigation, including complex commercial disputes involving real estate, construction, professional liability, financial services, and insurance.

For me, this is about service, responsibility, and trust," Vaughn said. “The Civil Court touches people’s everyday lives — criminal issues, small business disputes, and family matters. I believe the community deserves a judge who understands not just the law, but the lived experiences of the people who come before the court.”

Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. Announces Candidacy for Civil Court Judge in Brooklyn's 4th Municipal District

“My approach to the law has always been rooted in fairness, preparation, and respect,” Vaughn said. “If elected, I will bring those same values to the bench. People should feel confident that when they enter the courtroom, they will be heard, understood, and treated with dignity.”

Integrity, accountability, and unwavering commitment to fairness are the principles that guides Anthony Vaughn Jr.

Fairness: Every case deserves impartial consideration
Integrity: Decisions guided by law, not outside influence
Respect: Treating all individuals with dignity & respect

Believes judges should understand litigants’ lived experiences as well as the law.

Said courtroom participants should be heard, understood, and treated with dignity.

Supports impartial consideration of every case.

- Believes judges should understand litigants’ lived experiences as well as the law.
- Said courtroom participants should be heard, understood, and treated with dignity.
- Supports impartial consideration of every case.

As of October 15, 2026, Anthony W. Vaughn Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

While President of the Brooklyn Bar Association, he worked with the Association’s Diversity, LGBTQ+, and Membership Committees, alongside the LGBTQ+ Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, to organize the Brooklyn Bar Association’s annual coat drive in support of New York Cares, helping provide winter clothing for children, teens, and adults.

In addition, Vaughn supported Career Gear, which provided “A Suit and a Second Chance” to formerly incarcerated men returning to the community. He also mentored participants over several years and later served on Career Gear’s Board.

He also developed and moderated the “Financial Fitness and Economic Growth” webinar co-sponsored with the Citizens Committee for NYC, focused on community financial literacy, covering topics such as consumer debt, credit score, saving, and pathways to generational wealth through homeownership.

Organized the Brooklyn Bar Association’s annual coat drive supporting New York Cares and providing winter clothing for children, teens, and adults.

Mentored Career Gear participants and later served on the board of the organization supporting formerly incarcerated men returning to the community.

Developed and moderated a community financial-literacy webinar co-sponsored with the Citizens Committee for NYC.

- Organized the Brooklyn Bar Association’s annual coat drive supporting New York Cares and providing winter clothing for children, teens, and adults.
- Mentored Career Gear participants and later served on the board of the organization supporting formerly incarcerated men returning to the community.
- Developed and moderated a community financial-literacy webinar co-sponsored with the Citizens Committee for NYC.

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As of October 15, 2026, Xavier Carr did not have a website or any information online.

Learning about the Civil Rights Movement and the work of attorneys such as Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston showed him that the legal profession could do far more than resolve disputes. It could influence society, protect constitutional rights and expand opportunities for people who had too often been denied equal treatment. Those lessons became personal as he experienced racial prejudice throughout his own life. Rather than discouraging him, those experiences strengthened his determination to pursue a profession centered on fairness, equal justice and public service.

Attorney Xavier Carr: Brownsville Roots, Public Service

Pursues a legal career focused on fairness, equal justice, and public service.

Believes in fairness, equal justice, and public service.

- Believes in fairness, equal justice, and public service.

Earlier in his legal career, he represented Brooklyn court attorneys through the Association of Law Secretaries to the Justices of the Supreme and Surrogate's Courts. Carr has also remained committed to mentoring future legal professionals through the Kings County Courts' Izetta Johnson Empowerment Program. Speaking with Summer Youth Employment Program participants, he shares insights about legal careers, the responsibilities of court attorneys and the importance of public service. He has also participated in educational panels alongside New York State Supreme Court judges and fellow court attorneys for Brooklyn students interested in the legal profession.

Mentors Summer Youth Employment Program participants through the Kings County Courts' Izetta Johnson Empowerment Program.

- Mentors Summer Youth Employment Program participants through the Kings County Courts' Izetta Johnson Empowerment Program.

Xavier Carr

As of October 15, 2026, Xavier Carr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

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