2026 New York State Assembly election – District 65 — Candidates, Dates & Results

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentGrace Lee Democratic

General election

November 3, 2026

Helen Qiu Republican
perennial candidate
Democrat Nominee TBD

Primaries

Democratic primary

Illapa Sairitupac
social worker, tenant organizer and candidate for this seat in 2022
Jasmin Sanchez
district leader
Jay Jacky Wong
district leader
Lilah Mejia
New York Disaster Interfaith Services outreach manager
Mariama James
Manhattan Community Board 1 treasurer (2009–present)
Wei
Li Tjong, attorney

Republican primary

Results

✓Helen QiuUnopposed
perennial candidate

Individual election

About 2026 New York State Assembly election – District 65

2026 New York State Assembly election – District 65 — 8 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and…

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