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New York State Assembly District 77
Morehouse College—B.A. in Business Management; Columbia University—M.S. in Real Estate Development; Hofstra Law School—J.D.
Data last updated 10/21/2026
Landon Dais is a New York State Assemblymember for District 77 and a Democratic candidate in the 2026 cycle. He is an attorney and community leader whose work has included helping small businesses and nonprofits, advancing cannabis legalization, workforce development and criminal justice reform, and earlier roles as Deputy Director at the Police Athletic League and with Turner Construction on projects including the new Yankee Stadium. He resides in Highbridge with his wife and two sons and is involved with the Highbridge Heights Homeowners Association, Mid Bronx Desperadoes Board, Abyssinian Baptist Church, youth baseball coaching, and Brunch of Dads.
Committee Assignments: Committee on Banks · Committee on Cities · Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry · Committee on Energy · Committee on Housing · Committee on Small Business · Black Task Force · Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus · Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
Landon Dais supports affordable, comprehensive, and equitable health coverage, with an emphasis on preventive care, lower costs, accessible local care, seniors, and mental health services. As an Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 77, he has co-sponsored healthcare-related legislation on medical aid in dying, Medicaid long-term care, rare-disease coverage, and telehealth expansion.
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States that healthcare is a fundamental right and supports affordable comprehensive coverage, preventive care, reduced costs, equitable access, and improvements to Medicare for seniors.
SourceLandon Dais emphasizes economic development through small-business support, vocational and union pathways, workforce training, and job creation in Assembly District 77. His record and stated platform include expanding youth and veteran career opportunities, supporting local entrepreneurs, and proposing tax relief tied to fuel costs.
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Dais states that economic development is central to his platform and supports providing resources and advocacy for small businesses so entrepreneurship can flourish and create more job opportunities.
SourceLandon Dais supports what he describes as a multifaceted immigration approach: legal measures to manage migrant inflows, fair and compassionate strategies for immigrants already in New York, pressure on the federal government to address root causes, and matching housing/jobs with community capacity. As an Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 77, he has co-sponsored immigrant-protective measures including immigration-court counsel and limits on disclosure of immigration status.
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Dais's campaign issues page states support for fair and efficient immigration policies, housing and job opportunities for migrants in communities that can accommodate them, and safeguards for communities struggling with migrant influxes.
SourceLandon Dais supports climate and energy policies centered on environmental justice, green jobs, cleaner neighborhoods, and sustainable economic development for Bronx communities. As a sitting Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 77, he has co-sponsored climate-related legislation and publicly supported green workforce and building-retrofit initiatives.
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Pledged support for a Bronx Sustainable Economy Partnership proposal focused on environmental justice, green workforce training, building retrofits, climate resilience, and sustainability goals.
SourceIdentified workforce development focused on green jobs as a priority while discussing development and job creation for the 77th Assembly District.
SourceLandon Dais supports investing in strong schools, STEAM and arts education, after-school programs, child care, and workforce pathways linking classrooms to good jobs. As a sitting Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 77, he has also sponsored or co-sponsored higher-education and school-related bills, including SUNY/CUNY veteran career services and AI literacy grants.
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Dais states that he secured $2 million to build 10 science, technology, engineering, arts and math labs in schools across Assembly District 77.
SourceDais's campaign vision calls for strong schools, STEAM and the arts, after-school programs, dependable child care, and workforce partnerships creating pathways from classroom to good jobs.
SourceLandon Dais frames public safety around cleaner, safer streets, crime reduction, youth supports, and neighborhood quality of life in New York Assembly District 77. As a sitting Assemblymember, his public-safety record includes sponsoring police-accountability whistleblower protections, sponsoring cannabis-market enforcement legislation, and co-sponsoring creation of a state gun-violence-prevention office.
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Dais states support for comprehensive strategies addressing public safety concerns and improving street cleanliness so residents feel secure and proud of their community.
SourceNew York State Assembly - Landon C. Dais Biography
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Landon-C-DaisFetched: biography, education, location, background
New York State Assembly - Landon C. Dais Committee Membership
https://www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=077&sh=commFetched: committees
Landon Dais for NY Assembly - District 77
https://www.landondais.com/Fetched: biography, education, background, location
New York State Assembly Member Directory
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Landon-C-DaisFetched: votingRecord
MyRepTracker
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Blue Voter Guide candidate page for Landon Dais
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Blue Voter Guide New York State Assembly District 77 guide
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Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC 2026 Endorsements
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Blue Voter Guide Emgage Action endorser page
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New York State Senate legislation page for A136
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New York State Senate legislation page for A2018
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New York State Senate legislation page for A2384
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New York State Senate legislation page for A1691
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New York State Assembly sponsored legislation page
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New York State Assembly A06471 bill page
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New York State Assembly A06504 bill page
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New York State Senate A11438 bill page
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New York State Assembly A08820 bill page
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New York State Assembly Sponsored Legislation
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New York State Assembly Bill Search A00472
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New York State Assembly Bill Search A00073
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Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition
https://ourbronx.org/january-2025-sustainable-economy-partnership-lobby-dayFetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation - A6463
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6463Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - A10698
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New York State Senate Open Legislation - A2084
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2084Fetched: issuePositions
NYC Votes candidate profile
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