History of Zellnor Myrie in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 24, 2025

Zellnor Y. Myrie is a Democratic politician currently serving in the New York State Senate since 2019, representing Brooklyn's 20th district. He's been involved in various legislative efforts within the state senate. In December 2024, Myrie declared his candidacy for Mayor of New York City in the 2025 election, marking a significant step in his political career.

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November 3, 1986: Zellnor Myrie's Birth

On November 3, 1986, Zellnor Y. Myrie was born.

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2018: Election to New York State Senate

In 2018, Zellnor Myrie ran for New York State Senate in the 20th district. He won the Democratic Party primary election against Jesse Hamilton with 54% of the vote, and defeated Hamilton again in the November general election with over 92% of the vote.

2019: New York State Senate Service

In 2019, Zellnor Myrie began serving in the New York State Senate, representing the 20th state senate district.

2019: Support for Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act

In 2019, Zellnor Myrie supported the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act and sponsored legislation to ban most evictions during New York's COVID-19 state of emergency.

May 30, 2020: Pepper-sprayed at George Floyd Protest

On May 30, 2020, Zellnor Myrie was pepper-sprayed and handcuffed while participating in protests following the murder of George Floyd.

2020: Pepper-sprayed at Protest with Diana Richardson

In 2020, Zellnor Myrie and Diana Richardson were both pepper-sprayed by the police during a George Floyd racial justice protest in Brooklyn outside Barclays Center.

2021: Legislative Positions and Voting Record

In 2021, Zellnor Myrie advocated for financial institutions to deny lending to ammunition and gun industries and for food regulators to target corporations advertising unhealthy foods. He was also one of two members of the New York State Senate to vote against designating baseball as the official state sport of New York.

2021: Authored Gun Violence Legislation

In 2021, Zellnor Myrie authored the Community Violence Intervention Act, declaring gun violence a public health crisis, and a first-in-the-nation law classifying illegal gun sales as a nuisance.

2022: Engagement to Diana Richardson

In 2022, Zellnor Myrie and Diana Richardson got engaged in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the SOMOS Conference.

May 9, 2024: Exploratory Committee for Mayoral Campaign

On May 9, 2024, Zellnor Myrie announced the formation of an exploratory committee in preparation for a potential campaign for Mayor of New York City in the 2025 mayoral election.

December 3, 2024: Official Launch of Mayoral Campaign

On December 3, 2024, Zellnor Myrie officially launched his campaign for Mayor of New York City. He proposed increasing housing supply by 700,000 homes to alleviate the housing shortage.