I was born in Japan in 1964. During this time, my father was studying law at Japan's Keio University, and had substantial scholastic ambitions. Thus, I was sent to live with my grandmother in Taiwan- the country in which my parents were native to. My father eventually finished his studies and became one of the first lawyers in Flushing, NY.

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Meanwhile, I waited to legally immigrate to the United States. I arrived in America in 1974, after being separated from my family for ten years.

Joseph Chou lived in Taiwan with his grandmother before arriving in America in 1974.

Eventually, I recognized the thing that matters most in my life: God's mercy. Through this pillar, and a wife who never gave up on me, I ventured into the limousine/car service business, which then led me to learning a trade skill, car repair.

Building upon my limousine and car service business experience mixed with my newly acquired skills, I set out to pursue The American Dream by opening my own car repair business in 1990, which I still operate to this day.

Joseph currently operates his own car repair business. He previously worked in the limousine and car service business and learned how to repair cars.

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Joseph Chou is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in New York's 6th Congressional District (Queens). He previously ran in 2024 for the same seat and has maintained an authorized federal campaign committee. He has described himself as a naturalized U.S. citizen, motivated by Christian faith and public service.

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Joseph previously ran for the U.S. House seat in New York's 6th Congressional District in 2024.

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2026 New York General Election

Economic stewardship is a cornerstone of my campaign, reflecting the Biblical value of wise management. I pledge to craft a balanced tax policy that fosters growth and lightens burdens, particularly for our working families and those launching small businesses. By optimizing how our tax dollars are spent, we ensure that public funds reflect and support the real needs of our community.

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I pledge to craft a balanced tax policy that fosters growth and lightens burdens, particularly for our working families and those launching small businesses. By optimizing how our tax dollars are spent, we ensure that public funds reflect and support the real needs of our community.

Pledges to pursue tax policies that foster growth and reduce burdens for working families and small businesses.

Supports optimizing the use of tax dollars to meet community needs.

- Pledges to pursue tax policies that foster growth and reduce burdens for working families and small businesses.
- Supports optimizing the use of tax dollars to meet community needs.

Economy

Additionally, I am committed to evaluating our cashless bail system, aiming to reform it in a way that balances justice with mercy—protecting our citizens while offering redemption and rehabilitation opportunities to those who seek them.

We must maintain safe and secure borders alongside a compassionate approach to immigration that reinforces our community's fabric. My proposals include enhancing cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies to focus on significant criminal threats, which will make our neighborhoods safer and more welcoming for everyone.

Is committed to reforming cashless bail while balancing public safety, justice, and rehabilitation opportunities.

Proposes greater cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies to address significant criminal threats.

- Is committed to reforming cashless bail while balancing public safety, justice, and rehabilitation opportunities.
- Proposes greater cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies to address significant criminal threats.

Public Safety

Families are the bedrock of our community, and supporting them transcends mere policy—it is a moral imperative. I advocate for provisions that empower parents to make informed decisions regarding their children's education and health. This approach is rooted in the belief that families must thrive for communities to do the same.

I will also foster initiatives that enhance family well-being, from improving healthcare access to ensuring affordable childcare, ensuring that all families in our district have the support they need.

Advocates for provisions allowing parents to make informed decisions about their children's health.

Plans to improve healthcare access and ensure affordable childcare for families in the district.

- Advocates for provisions allowing parents to make informed decisions about their children's health.
- Plans to improve healthcare access and ensure affordable childcare for families in the district.

Healthcare

As of September 9, 2026, Joseph Chou’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Having personally navigated the path to citizenship, I understand the necessity of a fair, effective immigration system that honors the dignity of all who seek a life here. We must maintain safe and secure borders alongside a compassionate approach to immigration that reinforces our community's fabric. My proposals include enhancing cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies to focus on significant criminal threats, which will make our neighborhoods safer and more welcoming for everyone.

Supports secure borders alongside a compassionate approach to immigration.

- Supports secure borders alongside a compassionate approach to immigration.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

Further, I will champion initiatives to ease the financial challenges of higher education, advocating for fair student loan interest rates. Education is a fundamental component of a thriving society, and ensuring it is accessible is imperative to our shared future.

Education is more than academics; it is about forming individuals of character and capability. I support a diverse and high-quality educational landscape that includes robust options for public, private, and alternative learning pathways. Our commitment will extend to enriching our public schools with comprehensive curriculums that encompass vocational training, the arts, and the sciences—preparing our youth for diverse futures.

I support a diverse and high-quality educational landscape that includes robust options for public, private, and alternative learning pathways. Our commitment will extend to enriching our public schools with comprehensive curriculums that encompass vocational training, the arts, and the sciences—preparing our youth for diverse futures.

Advocates for fair student-loan interest rates to reduce higher-education costs.

Advocates for provisions allowing parents to make informed decisions about their children's education.

Supports public, private, and alternative education options.

Supports public-school curricula that include vocational training, arts, and sciences.

- Advocates for fair student-loan interest rates to reduce higher-education costs.
- Advocates for provisions allowing parents to make informed decisions about their children's education.
- Supports public, private, and alternative education options.
- Supports public-school curricula that include vocational training, arts, and sciences.

Education

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- Proposes greater cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies to address significant criminal threats.

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