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NY-17 Democratic nominee?
$87.4K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Air Force (retired)
PartyDemocratic
LocationNew York
BackgroundU.S. Air Force (retired)
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (attended/graduate)
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Notable personal detailsJohn Cappello is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 17th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a retired member of the United States Air Force and has campaigned on themes of integrity and public service. He is based in Rockland County and lists Suffern, New York as his campaign mailing location.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
John Cappello has said the United States should be able to solve its healthcare affordability problems and identifies healthcare costs as a major constituent concern, but he has not published detailed policy proposals on his campaign website. Public interviews and local reporting show general support for improving affordability without specifying positions such as supporting a public option, Medicare expansion, or market-based reforms.
News
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NY-17 Democratic nominee?
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$81.1K
$60.8K
$40.5K
$20.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$81.1K
$13.5K
$67.5K
$3.8K
Source: FEC
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