Representative in Congress District 7 in Statewide, New York

2026 Primary Election

• Evan Hutchison — Political Organizer in New York, NY

  Evan Hutchison is a political organizer with over two decades of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Born in Tucson, Arizona, he earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a master's degree from the Harvard Kennedy School. Hutchison previously ran for New York's 10th Congressional District in 2024 and is currently running as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House to represent New York's 7th District. His campaign focuses on affordable housing and reproductive rights.

• Vichal Kumar — Public Defender in NY

  Vichal Kumar is a public defender, civil rights attorney, and candidate for the U.S. House in New York's 7th Congressional District. The son of working-class Indian immigrants, Kumar has over two decades of legal experience, beginning his career at The Bronx Defenders. He has focused on advocating for tenants facing eviction, low-income New Yorkers, and immigrant families. Additionally, he previously served as the president of the South Asian Bar Association (SABA).

• Miles Shore — Candidate for Representative in Congress in New York

  Miles Shore is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 7th Congressional District. He declared his candidacy for the June 2026 Democratic primary, competing for an open seat following the retirement of incumbent Representative Nydia Velázquez. Shore officially registered his principal campaign committee, the Miles Shore for Congress Committee, with the Federal Election Commission in February 2026.

• Sydney Martinez — Advocate in New York, NY

  SydneyMartinezisanadvocateandDemocraticcandidatefortheU.S.HouseofRepresentativesinNewYork's7thCongressionalDistrict[1.3]. Her campaign focuses on issues affecting working families, including affordable housing, expanding access to universal healthcare, and fighting for higher wages. Endorsed by the United Workers Union, Martinez has pledged to refuse funding from billionaires and corporate PACs, prioritizing accountability and economic justice for her district.

• Steven Carbajal — Film and Television Location Manager in Brooklyn, NY

  Steven Carbajal is a film and television location manager running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 7th Congressional District. A resident of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, he has over 20 years of experience coordinating productions and managing logistics in the entertainment industry. Running as a first-time candidate in the 2026 Democratic primary, Carbajal's campaign focuses on practical problem-solving and improving everyday infrastructure such as housing, transit, and healthcare.

• Claire Valdez — New York State Assemblymember in Ridgewood, NY

  Claire Valdez is a union organizer, artist, and democratic socialist serving as a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 37th District since 2025. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, and a dual citizen of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Nation and the U.S., she moved to New York City in 2015. She previously worked at Columbia University and organized with United Auto Workers Local 2110. In early 2026, she announced her campaign for New York's 7th Congressional District.

• Edwin Osorio — Candidate for Representative in Congress in Queens Village, NY

  Edwin Osorio is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 7th Congressional District. He served 26 years as a federal employee at the Social Security Administration before retiring in July 2025. Osorio has significant labor leadership experience, having served as president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3369 for nearly a decade and as a vice president of AFGE Council 220.

• Nydia Velazquez — Incumbent Representative in Congress in Brooklyn, NY

  Nydia Velázquez is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 7th congressional district since 2013, having previously represented the 12th district from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress. Born in Puerto Rico, she earned a master's degree from New York University. Prior to her congressional service, she served on the New York City Council and was a special assistant to Rep. Edolphus Towns.

• Antonio Reynoso — Brooklyn Borough President in Brooklyn, NY

  Antonio Reynoso is the Brooklyn Borough President, a role he assumed in 2022 after serving two terms in the New York City Council representing District 34. Born and raised in Williamsburg to Dominican immigrant parents, he began his career as a community organizer for ACORN. As Borough President, Reynoso has advocated for affordable housing, environmental justice, and tenant rights. He holds a political science degree from Le Moyne College and resides in Brooklyn with his family.

• Priscilla Ghaznavi — Designer and Artist in Brooklyn, NY

  Priscilla Ghaznavi is an independent candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 7th Congressional District. A designer and artist, Ghaznavi previously served as the Color and Design Director for Benjamin Moore. She has also studied entrepreneurship and design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Residing in Brooklyn, Ghaznavi has been involved in local community advocacy, including representing the Southside Homeowners Association.

• Dane-Brandon Noble — Real Estate Broker in Brooklyn, NY

  Dane-Brandon Noble is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 7th Congressional District. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Noble is a Democratic activist and a licensed real estate broker with LVLS Realty Group L.L.C., possessing over two decades of professional experience in the real estate industry. He declared his candidacy for the 2026 Democratic primary.

• Paperboy Prince — Artist and Community Organizer in Brooklyn, NY

  Paperboy Love Prince is an American artist, rapper, and community organizer based in Brooklyn, New York [1.4]. Known for their unconventional campaigns, Prince has previously run for several public offices, including U.S. Congress, Mayor of New York City, and U.S. President. They operate the Love Gallery, a mutual aid hub and community space in Bushwick that distributes food and clothing. Prince holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.

• Alexander Campagna — Candidate for U.S. House, New York District 7 in Brooklyn, NY

  Alexander Campagna is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 7th Congressional District [1.3]. He filed his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in late 2025 to participate in the June 2026 Democratic primary. The race for the 7th District is an open-seat election. Campagna resides in Brooklyn, New York, where his principal campaign committee, Alexander Campagna for Congress, is headquartered.

• Julie Won — New York City Council Member in New York, NY

  Julie Won is a member of the New York City Council representing District 26, which includes parts of western Queens. First elected in 2021, she is the first woman and immigrant to represent the district, as well as the first Korean-American council member in New York City history. Born in South Korea, Won immigrated to the United States as a child. Before entering politics, she worked in the technology sector for IBM. She is currently running for the U.S. House of Representatives in NY-07.