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New York · New York Senate District 17 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Larry He

DemocraticFusion

Chief of staff to William Colton

2026 race · New York Senate District 17

40% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

40%60%

46% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

46%54%
● Larry He● Steve ChanINC
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Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$248.4K
From individuals
$191.7K
Spent
$257.7K
Public matching funds
$375K
Small donors (≤$250)
50% of individual money
Contributions
1,310

Money: NYS Board of Elections, through Sep 28, 2026.

Top contributors
  1. 99 Favor Taste Restaurant Inc · $10K
  2. 326 New Dorp Realty LLC · $5K
  3. New York Hotel Trades Council Committee · $5K
  4. Tracy Wei · $5K
  5. Victoria Li · $5K

Opponents in 2026