NY-09 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsMichael Goldfarb is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as a businessman and father running as a challenger to the incumbent. His campaign committee is registered with the FEC as “MIKE FOR BROOKLYN.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports increased federal investment in the district and targeted federal subsidies, expansion of programs like universal child care, and policies to boost housing supply and public transit, favoring active government spending to address affordability and services.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes healthcare affordability and increased investment in local healthcare and veterans’ health services, and has called for a guaranteed vote on measures to address healthcare premiums. Public materials do not clearly state support for Medicare for All, a public option, or specific ACA expansion proposals.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate supports expanding renewable energy and speeding up clean energy development through permitting reform, federal incentives (tax credits, grants, loan guarantees), and renewable mandates while arguing for ending fossil fuel subsidies and restoring clean energy tax credits. He links clean energy investment to lower electricity costs, job creation, and climate resilience and endorses federal measures like the Energy Bills Relief Act to help households and expand renewables.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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