Sukhi Singh
Sukhi Singh (Common Sense Party, Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York City Council to represent District 29. Singh (Common Sense Party) lost in the general election on November 7, 2023. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 27, 2023.
Singh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sukhi Singh was born in Punjab. His career experience includes working as a consultant. Singh has been affiliated with The Sikh Cultural Society Inc.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2023)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 29
Incumbent Lynn Schulman defeated Danniel Maio and Sukhi Singh in the general election for New York City Council District 29 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lynn Schulman (D) | 68.1 | 8,195 | |
 | Danniel Maio (R / Conservative Party) | 27.0 | 3,252 | |
 | Sukhi Singh (Common Sense Party)  | 4.3 | 512 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 76 | ||
| Total votes: 12,035 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Danniel Maio (Medical Freedom Party / Mad As Hell Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 29
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Lynn Schulman in round 1 .
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Total votes: 6,417 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 29
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Danniel Maio in round 1 .
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Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Primary for New York City Council District 29
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Danniel Maio in round 1 .
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Singh in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sukhi Singh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Singh's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Immigrating from Punjab at the age of 14, Sukhjinder moved to live the American dream. He finished his education in New York and is now an entrepreneur and community activist. He aspires for justice, equality, diversity, and representation. Sukhjinder's roots are the cause of his drive- the Sikh rule to serve humanity. As a Sikh, he finds it part of his life duty to administer the community, even if it requires time and effort. He has participated in many cultural and social events that benefit society and aims to continue. Sukhjinder Singh Nijjar is an inspired and driven soul who strives to push forward the voices of the people who need to be heard.
Sukhi" Sukhjinder Singh Nijjar isn't a politician - he's a concerned parent. His experience raising two daughters and a son in Queens opened his eyes to the deep inequities and issues in our city's education system ,which compelled him to run for City Council to fight for our future genrations. Sukhi has been a small business owner and devout community leader in Queens for 30 years. He has a profound understanding of the people's concerns and is ready to be a true representative for the people of City Council District 29.- Quality Education, Safety, Equality, Representation, Diversity
- Quality life
- Affordable Housing
2- Commit to creating safer streets for all local communities by funding educational programs to tackle hate crimes & violence
3- Expand rent stabilization laws & protections while cutting redtape for existing units to create more housing opportunities
4- Ensure full language access in all city agencies and government forms in all languages spoken in District 29
2- Steve Behar (democratic party affiliation)
3- The Sikh Cultural Society Inc.
4- The Rotary Club
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 27, 2023
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