Sarah Batchu
Sarah Batchu (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York City Council to represent District 2. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025.
Batchu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sarah Batchu earned a bachelor's degree from Barnard College in 2015 and a graduate degree from Columbia University in 2022. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit director.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 2
Harvey Epstein, Jason Murillo, Gail Schargel, and Allie Ryan are running in the general election for New York City Council District 2 on November 4, 2025.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Harvey Epstein in round 4 . 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: 30,257 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jason Murillo in round 1 .
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Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Primary for New York City Council District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jason Murillo in round 1 .
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Working Families Party primary election
Working Families Primary for New York City Council District 2
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Harvey Epstein in round 1 .
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sarah Batchu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Batchu's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Raised in a family deeply rooted in service, my father, an immigrant from India, and my mother, the granddaughter of Jewish refugees, dedicated their lives to providing medical care to our community. Their commitment to dignity, compassion, and community shaped my values and my career path.
From the earliest days of my career in New York City government at City Hall, I began tackling big issues head-on, like addressing the city’s crumbling public housing infrastructure and planning an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following my successful time at City Hall, I joined the Lower Eastside Girls Club as Chief of Staff and was part of the leadership team that launched the Center for Wellbeing & Happiness, an intergenerational community space dedicated to transforming self-care into community care.
My vision for the city is grounded in care and equity, prioritizing affordable housing, access to quality healthcare, and opportunities for every New Yorker to thrive.- The first message of my campaign is expanding accessible healthcare for all. Health is the foundation of a thriving city. In our district and across New York City, we are seeing the systematic destruction of community-based hospitals—a trend I have fought against. I will expand access to affordable healthcare, mental health services, and preventive care through the public hospital system, and work to close healthcare inequities so no New Yorker fears financial ruin when seeking the care they need. I will push State and City officials to deliver a full-scale replacement hospital after the closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel and defend retired City workers’ right to traditional Medicare.
- The second key message of my campaign is increasing affordable housing and strengthening tenant protections. Housing is a human right. I will fight to expand tenant protections, preserve affordable housing, and hold landlords accountable for harassment and neglect. This includes supporting state action to expand good cause eviction protections, pushing for a rent freeze for rent-stabilized tenants, and investing in deeply affordable housing options to ensure everyone has a place to call home.
- The third key message of my campaign is creating reliable, safe, and accessible transit for all. As a daily bus rider and cyclist, I know how critical reliable, efficient, and accessible transit is for New Yorkers. I will fight for expanded bus lanes, improved subway accessibility, and protected bike infrastructure—especially in transit deserts like the one I live in—so every New Yorker has affordable and safe ways to get around. By investing in public transit and pedestrian safety, we can create a more connected, sustainable, and equitable city.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 30, 2025
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