John Sullivan

Former FBI Intelligence Analyst in Piermont, NY

John Sullivan is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 17 in Statewide, New York — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Cait Conley, Effie Phillips-Staley, Mike Sacks, Beth Davidson, John Cappello, Peter Chatzky, Jessica Reinmann, Michael Lawler.

John Sullivan is a former FBI intelligence analyst who ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 17th Congressional District. Raised in a working-class family, Sullivan was the first in his family to earn a four-year degree before joining the FBI. During his nearly two-decade career at the bureau, he combated national security threats and served as a section chief. He launched his congressional campaign in 2025 but later withdrew from the 2026 Democratic primary.