Farzeen Bham
Farzeen Bham (Democratic Party) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 1. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.
Bham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Farzeen Bham was born in Stony Brook, New York.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 1
Farzeen Bham (D) is running in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 1 on June 23, 2026.
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2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 3
Dean Murray defeated Farzeen Bham in the general election for New York State Senate District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dean Murray (R / Conservative Party) | 65.1 | 71,186 |
| Farzeen Bham (D) | 34.9 | 38,129 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 109,335 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Farzeen Bham advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 3.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Dean Murray advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 3.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Dean Murray advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 3.
Endorsements
To view Bham's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Farzeen Bham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bham's responses.
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- I was born and raised on the East End of Long Island, and this race is personal to me. I grew up in a working-class family that faced the same challenges so many families here are dealing with today—rising rent, high taxes, long commutes, and the growing fear that it’s becoming harder to stay in the community we call home. I’m running because I understand these struggles firsthand and believe our district deserves leadership that truly knows and represents it.
- I have dedicated my life to public service. I work as a paralegal, helping people navigate complicated situations and solve real problems every day, and I’ve been honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for my community work. I’m running to bring that same commitment, compassion, and problem-solving mindset to Albany focused on lowering costs, protecting working families, and making government work for everyday people.
- This campaign is about delivering real results and building a future where young people and working families can afford to live, work, and raise a family on Long Island. I believe our best days are ahead if we invest in affordable housing, reliable transportation, healthcare access, and an economy that works for everyone not just the well-connected. I’m running to fight for opportunity, fairness, and a stronger East End for the next generation.
I am also deeply committed to improving transportation and infrastructure so people can get to work, school, and home safely and reliably without spending hours commuting. Reliable public transit and well-maintained roads are essential for both economic opportunity and quality of life on the East End.
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2022
Farzeen Bham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bham's responses.
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I always believed public service was the best way to help your community. I looked to volunteer as much as I could, and I saw the need for a new voice on my local school board. With that I ran for the Longwood School Board of Education. I ran a positive issue based campaign to bring real representation to our minority community to the board.
Running against incumbents, I built a coalition of students, parents and community members and received 850 votes. Unfortunately I lost that election but it gave me a real insight into public service.
I’ve also been the Brookhaven Town Young Democratic Chair, empowering young adults to get involved in our local party. As well as the Suffolk County Community College Ammerman Campus Student Government President. To help my peers as much as possible.
I have also looked to volunteer throughout my life to help people. From non profit organizations to my religious institution. This year I have been proudly awarded the President's Volunteer Award by President Biden.
- Supporting Local New York Businesses - Buying New York Made
- Investing in our next generation
- Supporting the Continued Migration Towards Sustainable Forms of Energy
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 26, 2022
