Illapa Sairitupac

Illapa Sairitupac is a candidate for New York State Assembly District 65 Primary Election in 2026 in State Assembly District 65, New York. Running as Democratic Socialist.

Socialist Organizer and Social Worker in New York, New York

Also running: Grace Lee, Jasmin Sanchez, Jacky Wong, Mariama James, Lilah Mejia, Helen Qiu, Yuh-Line Niou.

Illapa Sairitupac is a social worker, climate organizer, and the son of Peruvian immigrants. His early experiences with his family's exploitation as new immigrants and his own time earning low wages radicalized him and informed his political views. He previously ran for the same Assembly seat in 2022, losing in the primary to Grace Lee. He is an active member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and is seeking their endorsement for his 2026 campaign.

Website: https://illapa.nyc/