Priscilla Ghaznavi
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Designer
- Campaign website
- priscillaghaznaviforcongress.com
A designer whose career spans seven publicly traded companies and a former president of her homeowners association; born in Washington, D.C., to immigrant parents from Iran and Bolivia, she has lived in New York for more than three decades.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports expanding housing and homeownership opportunities.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Congressional District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would expand housing and homeownership opportunities, improve access to affordable healthcare and childcare”
Environment & parks
Supports federal investment in clean energy and resilient infrastructure.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Congressional District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The federal government should invest in clean energy, efficient buildings and climate-resilient infrastructure”
Health & human services
Supports coordinated services for neurodiversity and mental health.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Congressional District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support coordinated healthcare, education, employment, housing and community services, with earlier intervention, caregiver resources and specialized care.”
Government & transparency
Opposes unlimited Super PAC spending in federal elections.
She would explore equal public financing for qualified candidates under a common spending limit.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Congressional District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I also oppose unlimited Super PAC spending, which could undermine equal candidate financing.”
Supports Voting Rights Act protections against vote dilution.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Congressional District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support the Voting Rights Act and its protections against discrimination based on race, color and protected language minority status.”
Supports U.S. participation in the UN and NATO.
She says the International Criminal Court should not override American courts' authority over U.S. service members and citizens.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Congressional District 7 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support U.S. participation in the UN and our commitment to NATO.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Priscilla Ghaznavi on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Queens County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Priscilla Ghaznavi for Congress
Campaign website · Priscilla Ghaznavi for Congress · priscillaghaznaviforcongress.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Congressional District 7 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
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