Jonathan G. Jacobson - New York State Assembly

Jonathan Jacobson is from Newburgh. He graduated from Duke University cum laude with Honors in Political Science and from New York Law School. 

Jonathan previously worked as an assistant counsel to the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, an assistant New York State attorney general, and a New York State Workers’ Compensation Law Judge. He also operated a private law firm, where he practiced real estate and business law and later represented workers in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security disability cases.

Jonathan currently serves as a member of the New York State Assembly representing District 104. He was elected to the Assembly in 2018 and previously served on the Newburgh City Council.

2026 New York General Election

Supports greater transparency in job listings and legislation regulating fake job postings.

New York State Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson - Biography

Supports increasing workforce development opportunities and making it easier for people to attend college or receive job training after high school.

As of September 9, 2026, Jonathan Jacobson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports reforms to utility rates, including ending automatic rate increases and requiring greater transparency in requests for rate increases.

- Supports reforms to utility rates, including ending automatic rate increases and requiring greater transparency in requests for rate increases.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Jonathan supports gun safety laws, including the Red Flag Law and banning untraceable 3-D printed guns.

- Jonathan supports gun safety laws, including the Red Flag Law and banning untraceable 3-D printed guns.

Public Safety

Jonathan supports increased funding for schools, pre-K, and child care.

- Jonathan supports increased funding for schools, pre-K, and child care.

Education

Housing & Urban Development

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