Robert Carroll (American politician)

Robert Carroll
Carroll in 2019
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 44th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded by James F. Brennan
Personal details
Born October 26, 1986
Brooklyn, New York
Political party Democratic
Residence Brooklyn, New York
Alma mater Binghamton University (BS)
New York Law School (JD)
Website Assembly website

Robert C. Carroll (born October 26, 1986) 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, Prospect Heights and Midwood, as well as the entirety of Prospect Park.

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 P.S. 230 and Xaverian High School before graduating from Binghamton University and receiving his J.D. from New York Law School.

He currently resides in Park Slope with his wife Virginia and their son Teddy.

Career

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

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.

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 as well as the Commission on Government Administration.

Carroll has written and co-sponsored several bills designed to help children with dyslexia. 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 [d]yslexia and the future of children who are [d]yslexic."

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."

Election results

Election results
Date Election Party Votes for Carroll % Opponent Party Votes %
September 2016 Primary election Green tick Democratic 6,031 90.03% R.M. Curry-Smithson Democratic 369 5.51%
November 2016 General election Green tick Democratic 34,779 85.45% Glenn Nocera Republican 5,921 14.55%
November 2018 General election Green tick Democratic 29,972 85.8% Yevgeny Goldberg Republican 4,890 14%
November 2020 General election Green tick Democratic 37,457 79.13% Salvatore Barrera Republican 9,804 20.7%
November 2022 General election Green tick Democratic 35,672 86.01% Brenda Horton Republican 5,546 13.37%