District 17:

  * Business owner Sunita Lofters won the Democratic primary.

  * Incumbent John Mikulin won the Republican primary.

DSA Candidates Defeat Multiple Incumbents in New York State Assembly

Sunita Lofters - Ballotpedia

Sunita is a first-time candidate for elected office.

2026 New York General Election

As of September 9, 2026, Sunita J. Lofters did not have a website or any information online.

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Sunita J. Lofters

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John K. Mikulin

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