Julie Won
About
Based in Queens (Sunnyside, Long Island City, Woodside, Astoria)
Julie Won is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House representing New York's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election. She currently serves as a member of the New York City Council for District 26, covering western Queens neighborhoods including Sunnyside, Long Island City, Woodside, and Astoria. Born in South Korea and immigrating to the U.S. in 1998, she previously worked as a consultant and federal client relationship representative at IBM.
Member of the New York City Council for District 26 (2022–present)
Former consultant and federal client relationship representative at IBM
Served on the Mayor of the District of Columbia's Office on Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs
Served on Queens Community Board 2
Where they stand
Healthcare
Julie Won supports universal healthcare for all, stating that nobody should go bankrupt because they got sick, ration insulin, or skip a doctor's visit due to cost. She criticizes the current health insurance system as a maze of paperwork, denials, and costs designed to discourage care.
Drive Down Costs
Won supports prenatal and postpartum care that prioritizes the mother, including home visits with lactation consultants, postpartum depression care, conscious care, and midwives, so that giving birth does not lead to financial ruin.
Empower Workers
Won supports expanding access to financial assistance for funeral expenses so that no family has to choose between mourning a loved one and financial ruin.
Support
Money
$858K
raised
$320K cash
cash on hand
Top donors: SHINE ELECTRONICS, JJAW SERVICE INC, ASCEND CAPITAL PARTNERS
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