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Justin Sanchez
Member-elect of the New York City Council
from the 17th district
Assuming office
January 1, 2026
SucceedingRafael Salamanca
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

Justin Sanchez is an American politician who is the Democratic nominee for the New York City Council's 17th district in 2025.

Career

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2017 New York City Council campaign

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In 2017, Sanchez ran for the New York City Council's 17th district against incumbent Fernando Cabrera.[1] He withdrew before the Democratic primary election after irregularities were found in his petitions.[2] He was on the ballot in the general election on the Liberal Party line, placing 4th with 3.8% of the vote.

2025 New York City Council campaign

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Personal life

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Sanchez is openly gay.[1]

Electoral history

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2017

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General election[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fernando Cabrera (incumbent) 9,826 83.7
Working Families Randy D. Abreu 1,222 10.4
Republican Alan H. Reed 411
Conservative Alan H. Reed 101
Total Alan H. Reed 512 4.4
Liberal Justin Sanchez 177 3.8
Write-in 7 0.0
Total votes 11,744 100

2025

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References

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  1. ^ a b Capote, Anthony (May 12, 2017). "Sanchez wants old-school politics". Riverdale Press. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  2. ^ Capote, Anthony (September 29, 2017). "Former council candidate cries foul after primaries". Riverdale Press. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  3. ^ NYC Board of Elections – District 14