Taylor Darling (née Raynor) is an American psychologist and politician who served in the New York State Assembly representing the 18th District from 2019 to 2024.

Her father was of British, Nigerian, and Trinidadian descent and a convert to Judaism.

[2] Darling challenged incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Earlene Hooper in 2018.

During a candidate forum, Hooper compared the race to a plantation and claimed Darling was a tool for White power brokers in the majority Black district.

[5] Darling announced her campaign for the 6th district of the New York State Senate in 2024 after incumbent Democrat Kevin Thomas announced his intention to run for the United States House of Representatives.