Frank Jereis, the 25-year-old Democratic nominee for New York State Assembly in Yonkers’ 90th District and Executive Director of the Yonkers Democratic Party, has been sworn in as an attorney in the State of New York, according to the sources detailing his career milestones.
Early Career and Legal Education Milestones
Jereis earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Hunter College, graduating a year early before attending New York Law School. He secured a full merit scholarship and graduated from law school in 2025, adding formal legal credentials to an already extensive political resume in Westchester County.
His political trajectory started early. In 2020, at just 19 years old, Jereis became the youngest ward leader in Yonkers history, establishing a frontline presence in local Democratic politics.
Government Experience and Assembly Campaign
Following his historic stint as a ward leader, Jereis took on multiple roles across local and state government. He served on Yonkers’ Human Rights Commission and worked as a Chief of Staff in the State Assembly.
When Assemblyman Sayegh announced he would not seek reelection, Jereis launched a campaign to succeed his former boss. He secured the Democratic nomination by handily winning the primary for the 90th Assembly District in June.
Did You Know? Frank Jereis became the youngest ward leader in Yonkers history in 2020 at the age of 19, marking the beginning of his frontline involvement in local Democratic politics.
Path to the General Election
If elected in the upcoming race, Jereis would take office as the youngest member of the State Assembly. His campaign centers heavily on his firsthand legislative experience and lifelong familiarity with Yonkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Jereis’s current role in the Democratic Party?
He serves as the Executive Director of the Yonkers Democratic Party and is the Democratic nominee for the New York State Assembly in Yonkers’ 90th District.
When did Frank Jereis graduate from law school?
He graduated from New York Law School in 2025 on a full merit scholarship, following an early undergraduate graduation from Hunter College.
When is the General Election scheduled?
The General Election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
How do you view the impact of early legal and political involvement on legislative candidacies like this one?