Robert Carroll (American politician)

Robert C. Carroll is an American politician and attorney. He is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 44th District. The district includes portions of the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Borough Park, Victorian Flatbush, Ditmas Park, and Midwood.

Robert Carroll
Member of the New York Assembly from the 44th District
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byJames F. Brennan
Personal details
BornOctober 26, 1986
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBinghamton University B.S.
New York Law School J.D.
WebsiteOfficial website

Early Life and Education

Carroll is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and was raised in the Windsor Terrace and Kensington neighborhoods, where he still resides. He attended Xaverian High School before graduating from Binghamton University and New York Law School.

Career

Carroll was a practicing attorney at a firm in Manhattan and the Development Director of a non-profit theatrical organization.[1]

Carroll became the youngest president of the Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats. He also served as a member of Brooklyn Community Board 7.

New York State Assembly

Retiring Assemblyman James F. Brennan stepped down in 2016, creating the first vacancy in 32 years.[2]

Carroll easily secured the Democratic nomination. He also won the nomination of the Working Families Party.

Carroll is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Museums and Cultural Institutions.[3]

Carroll has written and co-sponsored several bills designed to help children with Dyslexia.[4] In 2020, Carroll wrote a bill that would enforce tests in schools that would help to screen young students for Dyslexia. The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity praised Carroll and the bill, calling the bill “Groundbreaking news for all who care about Dyslexia and the future of children who are Dyslexic.”[5]

In 2019 Carroll worked with the Brooklyn Irish LGBTQ+ Organization (BILO) and the Irish American Parade Committee to allow for BILO to walk in the Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This marked the first time an openly LGBTQ+ organization marched in the parade. Carroll’s grandfather co-founded the parade in 1976. On the committee’s decision, Carroll stated, “I am so glad that everyone was able to come together to honor Irish heritage and culture and make this the first fully inclusive St. Patrick’s Day parade in Brooklyn.”[6]

Election results
  • September 2016 Primary Election, NYS Assembly, 44th AD[7]
Robert Carroll (DEM)6,031 Votes
R.M. Curry-Smithson (DEM)369 Votes
Troy Odendhal (DEM)299 Votes
  • November 2016 General Election, NYS Assembly, 44th AD[8]
Robert Carroll (DEM)34,779 Votes
Glenn Nocera (REP)5,921 Votes
Election results
Date Election Party Votes for Carroll % Opponent Party Votes %
September 2016 Primary Election Y Democratic 6,031 90.03% R.M. Curry-Smithson Democratic 369 5.51%
November 2016 General Election Y Democratic 34,779 85.45% Glenn Nocera Republican 5,921 14.55%
November 2018 General Election Y Democratic 29,902 85.8% Yevgeny Goldberg Republican 4,890 14%

References
  1. "Bio - Robert Carroll Democratic District Leader 44th A.D." Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  2. "Veteran Brooklyn Assemblyman James Brennan will retire - NY Daily News". Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  3. https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Robert-C-Carroll/comm/
  4. https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Robert-C-Carroll/sponsor/
  5. https://dyslexia.yale.edu/assemblymember-robert-carroll-new-york-city-department-education-announce-implementation-shaywitz-dyslexiascreen/
  6. https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/03/07/lgbtq-brooklyn-st-patricks-day-parade/
  7. "Election History, Robert Carroll, 44th Assembly District". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  8. "Election History, Robert Carroll, 44th Assembly District". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
James F. Brennan		 New York Assembly, 44th District
2017–present		 Incumbent
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