👤 About John Cappello
John Cappello is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 17 in New York’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CAPPELLO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SUFFERN, NY, with CAPPELLO, STEVEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $79K raised, $76K spent, and $14K in cash on hand. The committee reports $27K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Michael Vincent Lawler.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$79K
Cash on hand$14K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 17
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Democrat · $79K raised
9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
John Cappello
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: New York House District 17
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Biography
John Cappello is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 17 in New York’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CAPPELLO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SUFFERN, NY, with CAPPELLO, STEVEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $79K raised, $76K spent, and $14K in cash on hand. The committee reports $27K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Michael Vincent Lawler.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6NY17221
OfficeNew York House District 17
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — New York District 17
Primary: Jun 23, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Other Candidates in This Race (8)
MV
IncumbentR$8.2M raised
PC
D$11.7M raised
CC
D$4.3M raised
BD
D$2.2M raised
EP
D$787K raised
JR
D$655K raised