James Washington-Ward
Conservative · NY
Bronx community advocate, nonprofit founder, mentor, and chaplain focused on public safety, youth guidance, community services, housing, education, accountability, and constituent representation.
Where James Washington-Ward stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (5 records), Housing Affordability (2 records), Social Programs and Welfare (3 records),
Mixed record
Public Education Quality (2 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 5 support
Supported stronger traffic enforcement and fines for illegal U-turns, running red lights, ignoring stop signs, and other dangerous violations.
June 3, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: thebigapplegazette.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed defunding police and supported restoring school sports, hiring more coaches, and shifting funds toward after-school programs and mentorship to keep young people engaged and out of trouble.
June 3, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: thebigapplegazette.com · researched September 13, 2026
Supported placing adequate numbers of police officers and surveillance resources in high-crime areas.
September 15, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Called for continuous, substantially increased MTA police coverage in stations, on trains, on buses, and on platforms, especially in high-traffic and high-violence areas.
September 15, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Supported increasing the NYPD workforce and expanding community policing through youth programs and stronger police-community relationships.
September 15, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Supported calculating housing affordability from a household's full financial circumstances, including recurring obligations such as groceries, student loans, and child support, rather than gross income alone.
June 3, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: thebigapplegazette.com · researched September 13, 2026
Supported repair assistance to help responsible landlords return vacant apartments to use, along with stronger tracking, fines, or removal of negligent landlords who repeatedly fail tenants.
June 3, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: thebigapplegazette.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 3 support
Supported affordable senior housing based on actual budgets, relief from unaffordable medical bills, better senior-housing conditions, and reliable building services such as elevators.
June 3, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: thebigapplegazette.com · researched September 13, 2026
Proposed working with local and national organizations to address gaps in concern and cooperation experienced by veterans.
September 15, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Founded the Bronx ARCK nonprofit and launched a fundraiser for a mobile resource bus intended to provide job-search laptops, resume help, interview clothing, headshots, meals, toys, and essentials.
May 13, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: bronx.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 support · 1 oppose
Supported a stronger, more uniform curriculum across public, private, and Catholic schools so educational preparation would not depend on family income or school type.
June 3, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: thebigapplegazette.com · researched September 13, 2026
Opposed standardized testing because he said it harms learning and critical thinking.
September 15, 2025Opposes Public Education Quality
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Supported reasonable class sizes, trade high schools, grade requirements for extracurricular activities, and funding to prevent educational programs from closing.
September 15, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Supported expanded Bronx ferry service and installation of elevators and ramps at train and subway stations.
September 15, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Qualified for the November 2026 general-election ballot on the Conservative Party line for New York State Assembly District 83.
September 4, 2026
Source: elections.ny.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Received 2.78% of the vote as the Conservative and United Alliance candidate in the completed 2025 New York City Council District 12 election.
November 4, 2025
Source: bxtimes.com · researched September 13, 2026
Was serving as Conservative district leader for New York's 83rd Assembly District during his 2025 City Council campaign.
September 15, 2025
Source: branch.vote · researched September 13, 2026
Received the Bronx Conservative Party's endorsement for New York City Council District 12 after its February 2025 candidate interviews.
April 7, 2025
Source: bronx.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 1 record
The New York City Board of Elections reported that his Republican certificate of acceptance and certificate of authorization for Assembly District 83 were filed on April 13, 2026, three days after the deadline.
April 13, 2026
Source: vote.nyc · researched September 13, 2026
Race James Washington-Ward is in:
- Member of the Assembly, District 83 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 83; New York
Profile last researched September 12, 2026.