Julie Won
NY-07 Democratic nominee?
$67.0K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age36 years old (Apr 17, 1990)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationSyracuse University (Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs) — B.A.
Notable personal detailsJulie Won is a Korean American politician serving as the New York City Council member for District 26 (western Queens), in office since January 1, 2022. She previously worked at IBM for about a decade, including advising the federal government on improving technology and service delivery. Won is a Syracuse University graduate and has been active in western Queens civic and small-business organizations. In February 2026, she filed to run for U.S. House in New York’s 7th Congressional District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that expand tax-based supports for low-income households (e.g., Earned Income Tax Credit/Child Tax Credit access) and funds community tax-preparation services; aligns with the Progressive Caucus and emphasizes economic justice and affordable housing.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare and building a “lifetime of care” including healthcare for all; has sponsored city legislation to increase price transparency and create an Office of Healthcare Accountability to lower hospital costs. Advocacy focuses on affordability, expanded access to care, and stronger public oversight of health system pricing.
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Immigration & Border
Supports restricting federal immigration enforcement and advancing pro-immigrant policies including abolition of ICE and expanded access to immigration legal services. Prioritizes protections for immigrant families and pathways to support naturalization and related services.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad access to abortion and reproductive health care, has organized and spoken publicly in favor of protecting abortion rights, and backed City Council measures and funding to expand abortion access and support people traveling to New York for care.
Climate & Energy
Supports city-level climate resilience and sustainability measures including climate-resilient planning, universal residential composting, and investments in carbon-neutral or climate-resilient buildings as part of neighborhood development. Prioritizes infrastructure and planning to reduce climate risk in district land-use processes and community plans.
Public Safety & Guns
Julie Won has sponsored and supported local measures that impose additional requirements on firearm sellers and has allocated council funding toward public safety resources such as firehouses and parks. Her legislative actions indicate support for regulatory steps addressing firearm-related harm while also investing in public safety infrastructure.
News
Julie Won is in the news because she is running in the Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District. A recent update focused on rival Antonio Reynoso, who rolled out a Puerto Rico-centered platform and picked up an endorsement from outgoing Rep. Nydia Velázquez. Won was mentioned as one of the other candidates in the race, alongside Queens Assembly Member Claire Valdez.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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