John Sullivan
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
John Sullivan
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
NY-17 Democratic nominee?
$119.4K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
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$119.4KJUN 30, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFBI intelligence official
PartyDemocratic
LocationNew York
BackgroundFBI intelligence official
Notable personal detailsJohn Sullivan is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 17th Congressional District. He filed to run in the 2026 cycle and established an authorized campaign committee, John Sullivan for New York. He has been described in local coverage as a former FBI intelligence official.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports a fairer tax system that prioritizes Hudson Valley families over billionaire donors, criticizes recent large tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, and proposes lowering taxes for working families while addressing affordability.
Healthcare
Supports ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care, protecting and preserving Medicare, and opposing Medicaid cuts; emphasizes expanding access to care informed by personal experience as a cancer survivor.
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Immigration & Border
Supports fully securing the border while upholding due process, with an emphasis on jailing and deporting violent criminals and protecting Dreamers and legal residents. Frames border policy as balancing stronger enforcement with due-process protections for legal residents.
Climate & Energy
Supports restoring and expanding renewable energy investments to prevent the worst impacts of climate change and to keep air and water free of pollution. Emphasizes climate-related investments as part of affordability and public safety priorities, without endorsing Green New Deal–level language on the campaign site.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports gun safety measures and opposes federal laws that would weaken New York’s gun restrictions; he has worked with Moms Demand Action to deliver a petition urging opposition to concealed-carry reciprocity. His campaign frames public safety as a priority based on his law-enforcement background.
Latest News
John Sullivan is in the news because he is a candidate in a contested Democratic primary in New York’s 4th Congressional District ahead of the 2026 House election. The race is part of a broader set of competitive New York House contests, with Democrats and Republicans both focused on key battleground seats. Recent coverage also shows the wider House fight in New York is drawing heavy attention, including high-profile campaigning and polling in other districts.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
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