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Democrat
Mike Sacks
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
NY-17 Democratic nominee?
$119.4K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — NY-17 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.5%chance to win
$119.4KJUN 30, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationGeorgetown University Law Center (J.D.)
Notable personal detailsMike Sacks is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 17th Congressional District (2026). He has worked as a lawyer and television reporter covering political and legal affairs in Washington and New York, and has described himself as a nationally recognized expert on the U.S. Supreme Court. He holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from Duke University, and lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations, including a small wealth tax on fortunes over $50 million, taxing investment income above $1 million at the same rate as wages, lifting the Social Security payroll tax cap, and closing corporate tax evasion/ensuring multinationals pay comparable foreign profit rates. Sets these tax changes as part of an agenda to rebalance the economy and fund expanded social programs and benefits.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and a single-payer health system that guarantees comprehensive coverage to every U.S. resident, eliminates premiums, co-pays, and deductibles, and allows the government to negotiate drug prices. Advocates passing the Medicare for All Act (H.R. 3069) and protecting traditional Medicare from privatization while expanding funding for rural hospitals and community health centers.
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Immigration & Border
Supports an expansive, humanitarian immigration agenda including a clear roadmap to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protections for DACA recipients, ending programs that deputize local police for immigration enforcement, and dismantling ICE while treating asylum seekers with dignity.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and federal protections for abortion access; describes abortion as health care and calls for passing the Women’s Health Protection Act, repealing the Hyde Amendment, protecting contraception and IVF access, and measures to ensure people can obtain abortion care.
Climate & Energy
Supports the Green New Deal and a rapid, economy-wide mobilization to address the climate crisis, including a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035, ending federal fossil fuel subsidies, and large public investments in solar, wind, geothermal, public transit, and a Civilian Climate Corps.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, implementing universal background checks, enacting federal red flag laws, ending legal immunity for gun manufacturers, and investing in community violence intervention programs.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Mike Sacks is running as a Democratic candidate in New York’s 17th Congressional District, where the race is drawing heavy attention because it could help decide control of the U.S. House. Recent coverage has focused on the crowded Democratic primary and the district’s competitiveness ahead of the general election. Sacks also drew notice earlier for campaigning on Tinder, a tactic that got him unusual attention but was presented as a way to reach voters.
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Articles
NYNew York Post7 months ago
Democrat candidate running against NY Rep. Mike Lawler seeks votes on Tinder
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SSFGATE3 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s state primary
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ADAnchorage Daily News5 months ago
Gas prices threaten Republicans in a race that could help determine House control
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WPWhite Plains Journal News4 months ago
President Trump endorses Mike Lawler in NY-17 congressional race
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Latest Polls
NY-17 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Mike Sacks currently averages 2.6%, ranking 5th in this race, 6.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 2.6%Position: 5thMargin: -6.0 ptsLatest poll: 5.0% (Jun 15 - 16)Polls included: 5
Average recalculated from polls through Jun 15 - 16.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$298.0K
$223.5K
$149.0K
$74.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$298.0K
$16.9K
$281.1K
$15.6K
Source: FEC
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