Kurt VanWuyckhuyse

Kurt VanWuyckhuyse is the Working Families Party and Democratic candidate for the New York State Assembly, District 134, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which he faces incumbent Josh Jensen (Republican and Conservative Party).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, VanWuyckhuyse said he is the general manager of a family-owned auto business and is running to pass the New York Health Act, expand housing protections and cap utility costs for low-income families.[3]

Kurt VanWuyckhuyse said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is the general manager of Chip's Auto, a family-owned small business.[3] He said he grew up in Hamlin, attended Hilton schools and has rented in Greece since 2007.[3] He described his family's experience with his brother's cancer diagnosis and his sister's struggle with addiction as shaping his commitment to health care and addiction recovery services.[3]

VanWuyckhuyse listed three campaign messages in the survey: passing the New York Health Act to establish single-payer health care, housing measures for renters and homeowners, and utility accountability.[3] On housing, he said he supports expanding Good Cause Eviction, funding first-time homebuyer and down-payment assistance, and expanding the STAR property tax program.[3] On energy, he said he would work to pass the NY HEAT Act to cap utility costs for low-income families and would use the Build Public Renewables Act to create union jobs.[3] He also said he does not accept corporate PAC money.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.