NY-03 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic defender
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundPublic defender
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Notable personal detailsDanielle Welch is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She is a public defender and union member, and has described herself as a first-generation college graduate and a mother. She filed her FEC statement of candidacy on 2026-02-17 and has an authorized principal campaign committee, “Danielle Welch for NY.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive economic policies including universal healthcare and childcare, expanded Social Security, a living wage, stronger union protections, and implementation of a tax on billionaires. Positions emphasize higher taxation on the ultra-wealthy and expanded government spending for social programs.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and lists it as a core policy priority on her campaign issues page, indicating advocacy for expansive government-provided coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports replacing the current U.S. immigration system with a ‘‘simple, safe, and inclusive’’ policy, advocates abolishing ICE, and emphasizes protecting asylum access and human dignity while opposing aggressive federal enforcement tactics.
Climate & Energy
Supports treating climate change as a crisis, prioritizing clean air and water, protecting natural resources, and prioritizing a transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure while addressing local environmental harms.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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