Adem is from Elmhurst, Queens, New York. He attended The Pennington School. He has a bachelors degree in political science and philosophy from Haverford College. He also has a masters degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. He lives with his wife in Crown Heights.

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Adem Bunkeddeko is from Elmhurst, Queens, New York. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Haverford College. He also has a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn.

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Adem is a public servant. He previously worked as an executive director at Coro New York and as a grassroots organizer. He also worked at the Empire State Development Corporation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). 

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Adem previously ran for U.S. Representative in 2020 but did not win. 

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New York

2026 New York General Election

2026 New York Primary Election

Supports housing as a long-term investment and a moral imperative, advocating for increased capital investment in New York communities.

Seeks to modernize the pension fund’s investment strategy by exploring disciplined, long-duration investments in New York’s civic and cultural infrastructure.

Supports converting dormant assets into a powerful engine of broad-based prosperity.

Supports converting dormant assets into a "powerful engine of broad-based prosperity," protecting the principal while simultaneously investing funds into a new New York State Opportunity Trust Fund.

Prioritizes stable, long-term funding to expand equitable programs like Fair Fares.

- Supports housing as a long-term investment and a moral imperative, advocating for increased capital investment in New York communities.
- Seeks to modernize the pension fund’s investment strategy by exploring disciplined, long-duration investments in New York’s civic and cultural infrastructure.
- Supports converting dormant assets into a "powerful engine of broad-based prosperity," protecting the principal while simultaneously investing funds into a new New York State Opportunity Trust Fund.
- Prioritizes stable, long-term funding to expand equitable programs like Fair Fares.

Financial Management

Advocates for Upstate New York to lead in the next industrial era through clean energy, modern infrastructure, and high-speed rail connecting Upstate and Downstate.

Advocates for Upstate New York to lead through clean energy, modern infrastructure, and high-speed rail connecting Upstate and Downstate.

Aims to co-own renewable transmission lines to bring lower-cost hydropower to Upstate while ensuring environmentally sound development in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Supports fiscal discipline and aims to deliver high-quality, long-duration assets that benefit retirees and the state's economic future.

Plans on launching a forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances.

Wants to stop all new Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debt purchases by the state pension fund until the audit is complete.

Supports fare freeze during the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) review.

Said he will "use the office’s audit and enforcement powers to uncover abuse, coordinate with the Attorney General and District Attorneys, and ensure that every dollar earned and every benefit promised is delivered."

Prioritizes investigating industries with violations such as construction, health care, retail, and food services using data-driven audits to target repeat offenders.

- Advocates for Upstate New York to lead through clean energy, modern infrastructure, and high-speed rail connecting Upstate and Downstate.
- Aims to co-own renewable transmission lines to bring lower-cost hydropower to Upstate while ensuring environmentally sound development in partnership with Indigenous communities.
- Supports fiscal discipline and aims to deliver high-quality, long-duration assets that benefit retirees and the state's economic future.
- Plans on launching a forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances.
- Wants to stop all new Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debt purchases by the state pension fund until the audit is complete.
- Supports fare freeze during the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) review.
- Said he will "use the office’s audit and enforcement powers to uncover abuse, coordinate with the Attorney General and District Attorneys, and ensure that every dollar earned and every benefit promised is delivered."
- Prioritizes investigating industries with violations such as construction, health care, retail, and food services using data-driven audits to target repeat offenders.

Economy

Wants to create a dedicated housing investment sleeve within the pension fund to provide risk-adjusted, cash-flow-positive financing for affordable and workforce housing.

- Wants to create a dedicated housing investment sleeve within the pension fund to provide risk-adjusted, cash-flow-positive financing for affordable and workforce housing.

Housing & Urban Development

As of April 23, 2026, Adem Bunkeddeko’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Supports advancing high-speed rail to connect New York City, the Capital Region, Western New York, Toronto, and Montréal, aiming to expand opportunities and unlock land for new housing.

- Supports advancing high-speed rail to connect New York City, the Capital Region, Western New York, Toronto, and Montréal, aiming to expand opportunities and unlock land for new housing.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Education

Seeks to audit public spending and pension investments tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related contractors.

- Seeks to audit public spending and pension investments tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related contractors.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Adem Bunkeddeko

Believes New Yorkers lose billions to wage theft, price gouging, and corporate fraud, particularly affecting vulnerable immigrant workers.

Supports advancing high-speed rail to connect New York City, the Capital Region, Western New York, Toronto, and Montréal, aiming to expand opportunities and create a cross-border corridor.

Believes Upstate New York can lead America's next industrial era through clean energy, modern infrastructure, and high-speed rail connecting Upstate and Downstate.

- Supports converting dormant assets into a powerful engine of broad-based prosperity.
- Advocates for Upstate New York to lead through clean energy, modern infrastructure, and high-speed rail connecting Upstate and Downstate.
- Aims to co-own renewable transmission lines to bring lower-cost hydropower to Upstate while ensuring environmentally sound development in partnership with Indigenous communities.
- Supports housing as a long-term investment and a moral imperative, advocating for increased capital investment in New York communities.
- Supports fiscal discipline and aims to deliver high-quality, long-duration assets that benefit retirees and the state's economic future.

- The state comptroller is a statewide elected official who serves as New York’s chief financial officer and oversees the state’s financial operations.
- The comptroller manages the state’s finances, including maintaining accounting systems, processing payments, and overseeing financial records.
- The comptroller manages the state pension fund and administers the retirement system for public employees such as teachers, police officers, and other government workers.
- The state comptroller is elected to serve four-year terms and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The position has a salary of approximately $220,000 per year.