Michael Blake (politician)
Michael Blake | |
|---|---|
Blake in 2017 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 79th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Stevenson |
| Succeeded by | Chantel Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Alexander Blake December 25, 1982 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Northwestern University (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Michael Alexander Blake (born December 25, 1982) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He formerly served as a New York Assemblyman from the 79th district and was the Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee from February 25, 2017 to January 21, 2021, and a candidate for mayor in 2025. In November 2025, he announced a primary challenge to incumbent Representative Ritchie Torres.