Joseph Chou

RCSmall business owner

Advanced as the Republican and Conservative Party nominee after both primaries were canceled (unopposed)

Joseph Chou is a naturalized U.S. citizen and small-business owner in Queens running as the Republican and Conservative Party nominee against incumbent Rep. Grace Meng. He previously ran for this same seat in 2024 (finishing third with 1.6% of the vote) and for New York City Council District 20 in 2025 (finishing third with 4.4%).[2][3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations

    Campaign describes a "balanced tax policy that fosters growth" and lightens burdens for working families and small businesses, without proposing higher taxes on high earners or corporations.[3]

  • SupportsPublic funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)

    Campaign supports funding for public, private, and alternative educational pathways alongside parental empowerment in education decisions.[3]

  • MixedExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Campaign frames immigration policy around fairness and human dignity combined with stronger inter-agency cooperation against criminal threats, without a specific stated position on ICE enforcement tactics.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Campaign lists four core priorities: economy and affordability, strengthening families, education, and immigration and border policy.[3]
  • On the economy: campaign describes a "balanced tax policy that fosters growth" and lightens burdens for working families and small businesses, and fair student loan rates.[3]
  • On immigration: says he supports "a fair, effective immigration system that honors the dignity of all who seek a life here," combined with enhanced inter-agency cooperation on criminal threats.[3]
  • On education: campaign says it supports public, private, and alternative educational pathways, including vocational, arts, and science curricula, alongside parental empowerment in education decisions.[3]

Background

  • Describes himself as a naturalized citizen and small-business owner based in Queens.[3]
  • Ran for New York's 6th Congressional District in 2024 on a minor-party line ("Truth Party"), finishing third with 1.6% of the vote.[2]
  • Ran for New York City Council District 20 in the November 2025 general election on minor-party lines ("Asians United Party"/"F.A.F.O. Party"), finishing third behind incumbent Sandra Ung and Allen Wang with 4.4% of the vote.[2]

Campaign money

Raised $2,578 · spent $550 · $4,149 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Grace Meng · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 2.Joseph Chou · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 3.Joseph Chou For New York Congress · Joseph Chou for Congress campaign Candidate's own words