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Vichal Kumar

Democratic

About

Vichal Kumar is a public defender and Democratic candidate for New York's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election. He is running to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez and has released a detailed federal small business plan focused on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs.

  • Public defender

  • Supervising Attorney at The Bronx Defenders (2011-2015)

  • Child of Indian immigrant parents who owned a convenience store in New Jersey

Where they stand

  • Healthcare

    Kumar supports Medicare for All and immediate reforms such as expanding ACA coverage, making prescription drugs affordable, and eliminating preexisting condition exclusions. He views healthcare as a fundamental right.

  • Housing

    Kumar aims to protect families from losing their homes and make stable housing possible for every generation.

  • Immigration

    Vichal Kumar advocates for dismantling ICE, stopping the expansion of detention centers, and halting the deportation machine. He supports immigration policies that prioritize protecting families and communities, restoring due process, and creating permanent pathways for those seeking to fulfill their dreams in the U.S.

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Their priorities

Issues Vichal is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.

  • Invest in Education

    Kumar believes public education must help students and teachers thrive, not just survive.

  • Stand for Human Rights

    Kumar advocates for foreign engagement rooted in equity, justice, and protection for all people, at home and abroad.

Support

  • II

    Indian American Impact

    National organization supporting Indian American candidates

  • HA

    Hindus for Human Rights Action

    Progressive Hindu American advocacy organization

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Money

$137K

raised

$15K cash

cash on hand

Top donors: RUTGERS SCHOOL DENTAL MEDICINE, ATRIADE, PEARL MEYER & PARTNERS LLC

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