Taylor Darling
NY-04 Democratic nominee?
$438.81
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age42 years old (Nov 21, 1983)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPsychologist
EducationSpelman College (B.A., Psychology)
Notable personal detailsTaylor R. Darling is an American psychologist and Democratic politician from Nassau County, New York. She served in the New York State Assembly representing the 18th District from 2019 through 2024. In 2026, she launched a campaign for the U.S. House in New York’s 4th Congressional District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Taylor Darling's campaign platform lists "Tax and corporate accountability" among economic priorities and emphasizes policies to lower costs for basic needs, expand economic security, and support small businesses and workforce training. Her public materials do not specify clear proposals to raise or cut taxes or explicit positions on tax rates for higher-income households or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care and funding for safety-net hospitals and public health services, and has affirmed that the healthcare system should serve all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Has advocated for increased resources for health and human services workers and facilities serving low-income populations.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding access to legal protections and services for immigrants and asylum seekers, including work authorization and legal counsel in immigration proceedings, while not advancing maximal restrictionist enforcement proposals in available sources.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and preserving abortion access and removing local restrictions that would limit reproductive health care; has participated in public actions to keep New York a safe place for reproductive care and to close legal loopholes that could criminalize abortion services.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety measures including closing ghost‑gun/unfinished‑receiver loopholes and stronger background checks, and treats gun violence as a public‑health/public‑safety issue while advocating measures to reduce illegal gun supply. Emphasizes protecting communities and law enforcement by restricting particularly dangerous weapons and addressing the suppliers of guns into neighborhoods.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
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