Danielle Welch

Public Defender in NY

Danielle Welch is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 3 in Statewide, New York — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Michael Lavery, Gregory Hach, Thomas Suozzi, Mike Lipetri.

Danielle Welch is a public defender running as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Challenging incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi in the primary election, Welch's campaign focuses on progressive priorities. As a first-generation college graduate and union member, her platform advocates for stronger labor protections, increased domestic investments in healthcare, and shifting federal spending away from foreign military conflicts.