The race for New York Assembly District 65 features six candidates—Jasmin Sanchez, Illapa Sairitupac, Mariama N. James, Wei-Li Tjong, Lilah Mejia, and Jay Jacky Wong—competing in the June 23, 2026 primary. With no incumbent on the ballot, the contest is wide open, and candidates have staked out positions on a broad array of issues including public education, healthcare, housing rights, public safety, and environmental justice. The crowded field suggests a competitive primary where turnout and issue mobilization will be key.