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Bio
| Name | Phara Souffrant Forrest |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 34 years |
| Height | 1.65m |
Phara Souffrant Forrest is an American politician, nurse, and tenant activist. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and the assembly member for the 57th district of the New York State Assembly.
After defeating incumbent Assembly Member Walter T. Mosley in the Democratic primary in June 2020, Forrest won the general election in November of that year. Forrest defeated former District Manager of Community Board 2 Olanike Alabi in the primary to defend her seat in 2022. She was unopposed in the general election.
Phara Souffrant Forrest was born February 5, 1989 (age 34 years) in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, United States. She is the daughter of immigrants from Haiti. In 2011, she graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a B.A. in International Relations and Affairs.
Forrest pursued a career in nursing, attending the New York City College of Technology and the CUNY School of Professional Studies to receive an A.A.S. and B.S. in Registered Nursing, respectively.
In 2017, Forrest joined the Crown Heights Tenant Union as part of her efforts to fight against the gentrification and displacement of her rent-stabilized apartment building. Then in June 2019, she worked with the Housing Justice for All campaign to fortify tenant protective rights.
In August 2019, Forrest launched a campaign against incumbent Democrat Walter T. Mosley in the primary for the heavily Democratic 57th State Assembly district. Souffrant’s campaign emphasized support for decarceration, investment in public housing, and state-wide single-payer healthcare.
During her campaign, she was endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Her campaign was funded entirely by the community, with no outside funding from corporations or businesses.
Forrest trailed Mosley by 588 votes on election night June 23, 2020, but absentee ballots were more significant than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once absentee ballots were counted on July 22, 2020, Forrest led Mosley by over 2,500 votes and was declared the winner. While Mosley remained on the general election ballot under the Working Families Party line, Forrest won the November race with about 74% of the vote over Mosley’s 26%.
In 2022, Forrest was challenged by former District Leader and Community Board District Manager Olanike “Ola” Alabi in the Democratic primary. Alabi was supported by the Kings County Democratic Party and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, among others. Forrest won with 67.24% of the vote while Alabi received 32.43% of the vote. Forrest was uncontested in the General Election.
Her remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. She is one of the richest and most influential politicians in New York. Phara Souffrant Forrest stands at an appealing height of 1.65m and has a good body weight which suits her personality.
Husband
Phara Souffrant Forrest is a married woman and has a child with her husband. As of August 2023, She lives in Crown Heights with her husband and son.
Phara Souffrant Forrest net worth
How much is Phara Souffrant Forrest worth? Phara Souffrant Forrest net worth is estimated at around $3 million. Her main source of income is from her primary work as a politician. Phara Souffrant Forrest’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $329,873 dollars annually.