Taylor Darling
Taylor Darling (Democratic Party) (formerly Taylor Raynor) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 18. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. She left office on January 1, 2025. Darling did not run for re-election to New York State Assembly District 18 in 2024.
Darling (formerly Taylor Raynor) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 4th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.
Darling completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Taylor Darling earned a bachelor's degree from Spelman College in 2003 and a graduate degree from Hofstra University in 2010. Her career experience includes working as a public servant.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Darling was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- People with Disabilities Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Darling was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- People with Disabilities Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Darling was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: New York's 4th Congressional District election, 2026
New York's 4th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 23 Democratic primary)
New York's 4th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 23 Republican primary)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House New York District 4
Incumbent Laura Gillen (D), Jeanine Driscoll (R / Conservative Party), and Blay Tarnoff (L) are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 4 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Laura Gillen (D) | |
 | Jeanine Driscoll (R / Conservative Party) | |
 | Blay Tarnoff  (L) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Laura Gillen (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 4 without appearing on the ballot.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kiana Bierria-Anderson (D)
- Taylor Darling (D)
- Gian Jones (D)
- Frank Lozada (D)
- Nicholas Sciretta (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 4
Jeanine Driscoll (R) defeated Marvin Suber Williams (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 4 on June 23, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanine Driscoll | 90.8 | 13,063 |
 | Marvin Suber Williams | 8.9 | 1,278 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4% | 53 | ||
| Total votes: 14,394 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Mandel (R)
- Dennis McGrath (R)
- Brian Miller (R)
- Martin Smithmyer (R)
Conservative Party primary
The Conservative Party primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled. Jeanine Driscoll (Conservative Party) advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 4 without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 6
Siela Bynoe defeated Thomas Philip Montefinise in the general election for New York State Senate District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Siela Bynoe (D) | 60.8 | 78,937 |
 | Thomas Philip Montefinise (R / Conservative Party) | 39.1 | 50,715 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 117 | ||
| Total votes: 129,769 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 6
Siela Bynoe defeated Taylor Darling in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 6 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Siela Bynoe | 53.8 | 6,583 |
 | Taylor Darling | 45.7 | 5,593 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 12,228 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Philip Montefinise advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 6.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Thomas Philip Montefinise advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 6.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements or voter guide recommendations for Darling in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 18
Incumbent Taylor Darling defeated LaMont Johnson in the general election for New York State Assembly District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Taylor Darling (D / Working Families Party) | 84.8 | 20,732 |
| LaMont Johnson (R / Conservative Party) | 15.1 | 3,703 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 24,455 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Taylor Darling advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 18.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. LaMont Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 18.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. LaMont Johnson advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 18.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Taylor Darling advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 18.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 18
Incumbent Taylor Darling defeated Cherice Vanderhall in the general election for New York State Assembly District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Taylor Darling (D) | 84.2 | 36,878 |
| Cherice Vanderhall (R / Conservative Party) | 15.3 | 6,695 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 244 | ||
| Total votes: 43,817 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Taylor Darling advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 18.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Cherice Vanderhall advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 18.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Cherice Vanderhall advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 18.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Raynor also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 18
Taylor Darling defeated James Lamarre in the general election for New York State Assembly District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Taylor Darling (D) | 86.1 | 29,989 |
 | James Lamarre (R) | 9.4 | 3,281 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.5 | 1,569 | ||
| Total votes: 34,839 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 18
Taylor Darling defeated incumbent Earlene Hill Hooper in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 18 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Taylor Darling | 53.5 | 6,345 |
 | Earlene Hill Hooper | 46.5 | 5,523 | |
| Total votes: 11,868 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 18
James Lamarre advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 18 on September 13, 2018.
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| ✔ | | James Lamarre |
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Taylor Darling did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Taylor Darling did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Taylor Darling did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2024.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environmental Advocates Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2023.
- Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2022.
- Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environmental Advocates Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2021.
- Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environmental Advocates Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2020.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environmental Advocates Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2019.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 15, 2026
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Earlene Hill Hooper (D) |
New York State Assembly District 18 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Noah Burroughs (D) |
