Myrie is a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School and earned his B.A. in Communications and M.A. in Urban Studies from Fordham University. He later earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School.

About Zellnor Myrie | NYSenate.gov

Zellnor Myrie is running for State Senate to give back to the Brooklyn community that raised him. Zellnor grew up in a rent-stabilized apartment, the son of Costa Rican immigrants and a proud product of public schools. The fights to defend immigrant rights, fully fund public education, and expand affordable housing are personal for him.

Zellnor Y. Myrie | NYC Votes

Zellnor Y. Myrie grew up in Brooklyn. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in urban studies from Fordham University, and later earned a law degree from Cornell Law School.

Zellnor Y Myrie | New York City Campaign Finance Board

Zellnor Myrie is a Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing the 20th District since 2019. He is a lawyer and former public defender. Myrie was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a degree in political science. He later received his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Zellnor Myrie | Ballotpedia

Current Occupation

Lawyer

Previous Occupation

Director of Legislation and Press, New York City Council

Zellnor is a lawyer. He previously worked as a public defender and as director of legislation and press for the New York City Council.

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Zellnor Myrie

Senator Zellnor Myrie is a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 20th District. He was elected to the Senate in 2018 and has since been an advocate for various issues including criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and education. Myrie has a background in law and public policy, having previously worked as a public defender and in various roles within the government.

Zellnor currently serves in the New York State Senate, representing the 20th District. He was elected to the Senate in 2018.

2026 New York General Election

As of September 9, 2026, Zellnor Y. Myrie did not have a website or any information online.

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How do you hope to enhance voter participation in New York State?
In the state legislature this year we took a lot of important steps to increase voter participation. Unfortunately, here in New York we have some of the lowest voter participation rates in the entire United States. So, we made a couple of moves this year: One, we instituted early voting. We’ve already seen that there’s been an increase in turn out, so that’s exciting. We’ve also dropped some of the barriers for people to get to the ballot box. We’ve made some changes to the law that simplify how the ballot looks. We’ve unified the hours that people can go to the polls throughout the state. And, we’re going to continue our work as we go forward. As the Chair of the Elections Committee, I view my role very much through a civil rights prism. And, I’d like to see us break down any barriers—particularly for communities of color—to participate in the democratic process.

New York State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie Champions Increased Voter Participation | John Jay College of Criminal Justice

"As we approach the next election cycle, it is crucial that we reflect on the strides we have made in expanding voting rights, while also acknowledging the work that still lies ahead," said Senator Myrie. "This report serves as a roadmap for our continued efforts to make voting more accessible and to protect the rights of every voter."

Myrie Releases Report on Election Reform and Voting Rights | NYSenate.gov

The bills included:
* Senate Bill S.8370B: This legislation, sponsored by Senator Zellnor Myrie, will give voters notice of any deficiencies in their absentee ballot envelopes and an opportunity to fix them to ensure their votes can be counted.
* Senate Bill S.6463: This legislation, sponsored by Senator Zellnor Myrie, authorizes online voter registration for the City of New York.
* Senate Bill S.8783A: This legislation, sponsored by Senator Zellnor Myrie, temporarily allows the processing of absentee ballot applications prior to 30 days before the election.

NYS SENATOR ZELLNOR Y. MYRIE, NEW YORK STATE SENATE ADVANCE NEW VOTING REFORMS | NYSenate.gov

As Chair of the Elections Committee, Senator Myrie presided over historic election reforms including early voting, closing the LLC loophole, and simplifying the absentee ballot process. In 2021, he held voter-focused hearings across the state on improving election administration and protecting voting rights, and issued a landmark report containing over 50 recommendations to reform New York’s elections.

He is the author of the John R.
Lewis New York Voting Rights Act, which has been hailed as the strongest voting rights law in any state in the country.

As a state senator, instituted early voting in New York.

As a state senator, simplified ballot design and standardized polling hours statewide.

Wants to remove barriers to voting, particularly for communities of color, and make voting more accessible.

Sponsored Senate Bill S.8370B, which provides notice and an opportunity to fix problems with absentee-ballot envelopes.

Sponsored Senate Bill S.6463 to authorize online voter registration in New York City.

Sponsored Senate Bill S.8783A to allow earlier processing of absentee-ballot applications.

As Elections Committee chair, presided over the closing of the limited liability company loophole in election law.

Held statewide hearings on election administration and voting rights and issued more than 50 recommendations for election reform.

Authored the John R. Lewis New York Voting Rights Act.

- As a state senator, instituted early voting in New York.
- As a state senator, simplified ballot design and standardized polling hours statewide.
- Wants to remove barriers to voting, particularly for communities of color, and make voting more accessible.
- Sponsored Senate Bill S.8370B, which provides notice and an opportunity to fix problems with absentee-ballot envelopes.
- Sponsored Senate Bill S.6463 to authorize online voter registration in New York City.
- Sponsored Senate Bill S.8783A to allow earlier processing of absentee-ballot applications.
- As Elections Committee chair, presided over the closing of the limited liability company loophole in election law.
- Held statewide hearings on election administration and voting rights and issued more than 50 recommendations for election reform.
- Authored the John R. Lewis New York Voting Rights Act.

Voting & Elections

In 2021, as a rise in gun violence swept through communities of color across the state and the country, Senator Myrie wrote the nation’s first state gun industry liability law, taking aim at irresponsible dealers and manufacturers whose dangerous weapons end up on our streets.

Wrote a state gun-industry liability law targeting irresponsible gun dealers and manufacturers.

- Wrote a state gun-industry liability law targeting irresponsible gun dealers and manufacturers.

Public Safety

Advocates for fully funding public education.

- Advocates for fully funding public education.

Education

Zellnor Y. Myrie

NYS Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie, New York State Senate Advance New Voting Reforms | NYSenate.gov

As of September 9, 2026, Zellnor Y. Myrie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Wants to remove barriers to voting, particularly for communities of color, and make voting more accessible.
- Sponsored Senate Bill S.8370B, which provides notice and an opportunity to fix problems with absentee-ballot envelopes.
- Sponsored Senate Bill S.6463 to authorize online voter registration in New York City.
- Sponsored Senate Bill S.8783A to allow earlier processing of absentee-ballot applications.
- As Elections Committee chair, presided over the closing of the limited liability company loophole in election law.
- Held statewide hearings on election administration and voting rights and issued more than 50 recommendations for election reform.
- Authored the John R. Lewis New York Voting Rights Act.

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