NY State Assembly · District 87
Zakir Choudhury
CandidatePeople First Party
- Race
- NY State Assembly · District 87
- Result
- Karines Reyes, projected winner
- Opponents
- Karines Reyes (D, WFP); Zenobia Merced-Bonilla (C)
- Research
- Basic
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Zakir Choudhury, a People First Party licensed CPA, parent and community organizer, lost the November 3, 2026 election for New York State Assembly District 87 to incumbent Karines Reyes. He lost the Democratic primary for the seat to Reyes, 71.6% to 28.1%, and remained on the November ballot on the People First Party line. His campaign website describes him as a first-generation American.[1][2][3][4]
On the ballotNY State Assembly · 87
2026-11-03
| Karines Reyes DWFP | incumbent |
| Zenobia Merced-Bonilla C | challenger |
| Zakir Choudhury People First Party | challenger |
Biography
Zakir Choudhury, a People First Party licensed CPA, parent and community organizer, lost the November 3, 2026 election for New York State Assembly District 87 to incumbent Karines Reyes. He lost the Democratic primary for the seat to Reyes, 71.6% to 28.1%, and remained on the November ballot on the People First Party line. His campaign website describes him as a first-generation American.[1][2][3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Zakir Choudhury describes himself on his campaign website as a first-generation American, a licensed CPA and a parent who has lived and raised his family in the district for years.[2] The website says his candidacy is shaped by decades of professional experience helping families, seniors and small businesses navigate financial challenges, and by his work as a community organizer.[2] During the campaign, he ran on accountability, affordability and public safety themes, according to his campaign website.[5] In the November 3, 2026 general election, Choudhury lost to Karines Reyes, according to unofficial results from the NYC Board of Elections and Wikipedia.[3][4]
In their own words
Priorities
- Financial accountability and transparency: responsible budgeting, greater transparency in state spending, and reducing waste so tax dollars directly benefit District 87 residents.[6]
- Education and youth opportunities: fair and reliable school funding and expanded after-school and youth development programs.[6]
- Affordable living: reducing cost-of-living pressures, supporting affordable housing, and addressing rising energy and utility costs.[6]
- Public safety and community health: community-based safety programs and expanded access to mental health services.[6]
- Small business and local economy: support for entrepreneurs, local job creation, and reduced regulatory burdens.[6]
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Zakir Choudhury · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.About · Zakir Choudhury for NY State Assembly District 87 · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
- 3.NY State Assembly · District 87 results 2026 · Wikipedia · 2026-11-09 Reference
- 4.NY State Assembly · District 87 results 2026 · NYC Board of Elections (unofficial election night results) Official record
- 5.Vision For Change · Zakir Choudhury for NY State Assembly District 87 Candidate's own words
- 6.Vision For Change · Zakir Choudhury for NY State Assembly District 87 Candidate's own words