Ben Jackson:
Proven Leadership for the North Bronx
Ben Jackson:
Proven Leadership for the North Bronx
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Ben is committed to building a Democratic Party that is inclusive, engaged, and fired-up to fight inequality and injustice.
Building a Democratic Party for All
Ben Jackson is a dad, husband, and long-time Democratic Party volunteer who currently serves as a Democratic Party District Leader for New York’s 81st Assembly District. This district encompasses the North Bronx neighborhoods of Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Van Cortlandt Village, Norwood, Woodlawn, and Wakefield.
Champion for Corporate Accountability and Voting Rights
By day, Ben is a partner at Cohen Milstein, a plaintiffs’ law firm known for its support for progressive causes and lawsuits on behalf of Democratic members of Congress. Ben works on behalf of unions, pension funds, and retirement systems to hold big corporations and their corporate executives accountable when they commit fraud and misconduct and put people’s retirement savings at risk.
Since being elected in June 2024, I’ve focused on one goal: turning Democratic values into Democratic victories.
I’ve helped Democratic candidates get on the ballot and win, organized field work to take on MAGA Mike Lawler in Congressional District 17, and supported Kamala Harris through phone banks and a bus trip to Pennsylvania.
In the North Bronx, I’ve registered voters, helped organize a town hall with Congressman Torres, and worked to ensure our neighbors know their voices matter and are heard.
Veteran Democratic Volunteer
Outside of his professional life, Ben has been a steadfast volunteer for Democratic Party campaigns for over 20 years. In 2016, he ran the Party’s nationwide system of voter assistance and voter protection hotlines, working out of Clinton campaign headquarters. He also served on the Party’s national voter protection team in 2020. The programs he has built and led have empowered over 70,000 people across America to get to the polls and protect their right to vote.
Dedicated Father and Husband
Ben lives in Riverdale with his wife, Anna, a Bronx native, and their two small children. His deep roots in New York and commitment to public service continue to drive his work in advocating for a fairer and more just society.