Kwani O'Pharrow

Kwani O'Pharrow
Member of the New York State Assembly for the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Kimberly Jean-Pierre
Personal details
Born	(1971-09-28) September 28, 1971 (age 53) Brooklyn, New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Cindy
Children	4
Residence(s)	West Babylon, New York
Website	https://newyorkersforkwani.com/

Kwani O'Pharrow is an American politician.^[1] He has served in the New York State Assembly representing the 11th district since 2025. A Democrat, he represents parts of Suffolk and Nassau counties.

In the 2024 New York State Assembly election, he held the seat for the Democrats following then-incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre's decision not to stand for re-election.^[2]

Career

O'Pharrow's previous career included positions within the United States Navy and New York City Police Department.^[3] His most recent NYPD position was with the New York City Police Department Intelligence Bureau. He is also a boxing coach and served as President of Starrett City Boxing, a Brooklyn-based sports organization founded by his grandfather, James "Jimmy O" Pharrow.^[4] Prior to seeking political office, he was a community relations officer within the Brentwood Union Free School District.^[5]

References

1. "Kwani O'Pharrow". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
2. Eckardt, Jade (2024-11-06). "Results From The Race For New York Assembly District 11". www.patch.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
3. Babirad, Christine Leigh (2024-09-26). "Kwani O'Pharrow running in 11th AD". www.amityvillerecord.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
4. Moses, Amanda (2024-02-23). "Black History Month Spotlight: The Legacy of Jimmy O'Pharrow". www.springcreeksun.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
5. Babirad, Christine Leigh (2024-09-26). "Kwani O'Pharrow running in 11th AD". www.amityvillerecord.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.