[2] Previously, Wright was the chairperson of Brooklyn Community Board 3, and also formerly owned a neighborhood coffee shop.

In 2009, Wright ran for the New York City Council against incumbent Albert Vann but lost.

[3] After sixteen years representing the district, Assemblymember Annette Robinson announced that she would retire instead of seek another term in 2016.

Facing Karen Cherry in the Democratic primary, Wright won the nomination by a 59% to 41% margin.

[5] More than a month after the Democratic primary was held on June 23, 2020, the final absentee ballots were counted, and Brisport was named the nominee with a 13-point lead over Wright.