Polling Average
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12.8%
22.9%
21.1%
NY-07 Democratic nominee?
$186.0K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age36 years old (Apr 17, 1990)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationSyracuse University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsJulie Jaehee Won is a Korean American politician serving as a Member of the New York City Council representing District 26 in western Queens, having assumed office on 2022-01-01. Born in South Korea, she immigrated to the United States as a child and later earned a B.A. from Syracuse University. She is also a candidate for U.S. House in New York's 7th congressional district (NY-07) for the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that expand tax-based supports for low-income households (e.g., Earned Income Tax Credit/Child Tax Credit access) and funds community tax-preparation services; aligns with the Progressive Caucus and emphasizes economic justice and affordable housing.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare and building a “lifetime of care” including healthcare for all; has sponsored city legislation to increase price transparency and create an Office of Healthcare Accountability to lower hospital costs. Advocacy focuses on affordability, expanded access to care, and stronger public oversight of health system pricing.
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Immigration & Border
Supports restricting federal immigration enforcement and advancing pro-immigrant policies including abolition of ICE and expanded access to immigration legal services. Prioritizes protections for immigrant families and pathways to support naturalization and related services.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad access to abortion and reproductive health care, has organized and spoken publicly in favor of protecting abortion rights, and backed City Council measures and funding to expand abortion access and support people traveling to New York for care.
Climate & Energy
Supports city-level climate resilience and sustainability measures including climate-resilient planning, universal residential composting, and investments in carbon-neutral or climate-resilient buildings as part of neighborhood development. Prioritizes infrastructure and planning to reduce climate risk in district land-use processes and community plans.
Public Safety & Guns
Julie Won has sponsored and supported local measures that impose additional requirements on firearm sellers and has allocated council funding toward public safety resources such as firehouses and parks. Her legislative actions indicate support for regulatory steps addressing firearm-related harm while also investing in public safety infrastructure.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJan 8, 2026
A New York assemblyman reintroduced a bill that would restrict prediction markets, barring bets on individual sports matches, war, and more.
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Polls
NY-07 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NY-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Julie Won for NY-07 Democratic nominee?
Ron Kim
Public figure
Ron Kim endorsed Julie Won for New York's 7th Congressional District race.
Shantel Thomas-Henry
Public endorsement
Shantel Thomas-Henry endorsed Julie Won for New York's 7th Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$644.6K
$483.5K
$322.3K
$161.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$644.6K
$490.4K
$154.2K
$10.3K
Source: FEC