Illapa Sairitupac
Illapa Sairitupac He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.
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“I am the proud son of Peruvian immigrants, and I’m running to make New York more affordable for working people and to stand up to ICE. Fighting for working people and for our most vulnerable neighbors reflects my values and what I stand for as an organizer and candidate.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “It’s time for the wealthiest New Yorkers to pay their fair share. I support taxing the rich to help fund transformative social services for everyday people, because all New Yorkers deserve housing, healthcare, and childcare.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I believe that housing is a human right, not a privilege. As a tenant and community organizer, I’ve seen displacement and soaring rents take a huge toll on my Lower Manhattan neighbors, and I’ve helped renters fight back by building tenant associations and pressuring landlords into delivering the repairs they need.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Helen Qiu
Helen Qiu earned a bachelor's degree from Zhongshan University in 1990, and a graduate degree from the Reformed Seminary in 2007 and from Columbia University in 2010. Her career experience includes working as a pastor, teacher, engineer, and engineering manager. Qiu has been affiliated with the New York City Education Council.
“As a former senior engineering Project Manager, I consider it my duty to save New York from corrupt and robotic State Legislators in Albany. New York State is in 160 billion dollars of debt.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022)) “a) Repeal Cashless Bail reform, improve prison conditions, fund NYPD b) Fund MTA security, elevators and protection rails c) Issue E-Bike & E-Scooter licenses with speed limits”
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