George Sarantopoulos
George Sarantopoulos (Republican Party, Conservative Party) is running for election to the New York City Council to represent District 47. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 24, 2025.
Sarantopoulos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
George Sarantopoulos was born in New York, New York. He earned a high school diploma from Susan E. Wagner High School. His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur. He was previously a restaurateur in Manhattan and chair of a national trade group.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 47
Kayla Santosuosso and George Sarantopoulos are running in the general election for New York City Council District 47 on November 4, 2025.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dikran Barsamian (Conservative Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 47
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Kayla Santosuosso in round 1 .
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Total votes: 13,242 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 47
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: George Sarantopoulos in round 2 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 2,265 |
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Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Primary for New York City Council District 47
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Dikran Barsamian in round 1 .
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Working Families Party primary election
Working Families Primary for New York City Council District 47
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Kayla Santosuosso in round 1 .
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
George Sarantopoulos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sarantopoulos' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Over the years, I’ve built and led successful businesses and nonprofits in a range of industries. I’ve also had the honor of serving as Chairman Emeritus of a national trade association, where I helped amplify the voices of thousands of small business owners nationwide. In public service, I worked as Communications Director for a New York State Assemblyman and have played key roles in several local and state campaigns.
At the heart of everything I do is a deep commitment to service, opportunity, and community. I’ve lived in Bay Ridge for more than twenty years with my wife Heidi, our daughter, and our French bulldog, Zeus.- Making New York safer by fully funding and supporting the NYPD, and being tough on crime.
- Lower the cost of living by cutting property taxes, and other taxes on everyday goods and services.
- Expand early detection programs for chronic illnesses for all ages and especially for seniors.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 14, 2025
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