Sarahana Shrestha
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Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 103. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Shrestha (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 103. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.
Biography
Sarahana Shrestha was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, and lives in Esopus, New York. Shrestha studied computer graphics. Her career experience includes working as a graphic designer. Shrestha became the Ulster County co-chair for the Mid-Hudson Valley chapter of Democratic Socialists of America and a lead campaigner with the statewide Public Power NY coalition.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Shrestha was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Energy Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
- Transportation Committee
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 103
Incumbent Sarahana Shrestha defeated Jack Hayes in the general election for New York State Assembly District 103 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sarahana Shrestha (Working Families Party / D) | 63.8 | 44,879 |
 | Jack Hayes (R / Conservative Party) | 36.2 | 25,416 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 70,298 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 103
Incumbent Sarahana Shrestha defeated Gabi Madden in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 103 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sarahana Shrestha | 66.2 | 9,219 |
 | Gabi Madden | 33.7 | 4,688 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 13,918 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jack Hayes advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 103.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Patrick Sheehan (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Jack Hayes advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 103.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sarahana Shrestha advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 103.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Shrestha in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 103
Sarahana Shrestha defeated Patrick Sheehan in the general election for New York State Assembly District 103 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sarahana Shrestha (D / Working Families Party) | 60.7 | 36,605 |
 | Patrick Sheehan (R / Conservative Party) | 39.1 | 23,554 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 115 | ||
| Total votes: 60,274 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 103
Sarahana Shrestha defeated incumbent Kevin Cahill in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 103 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sarahana Shrestha | 51.7 | 7,907 |
 | Kevin Cahill | 48.2 | 7,369 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 15,282 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Patrick Sheehan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 103.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Patrick Sheehan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 103.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Sarahana Shrestha advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 103.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Sarahana Shrestha did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Sarahana Shrestha did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 103 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 103 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kevin Cahill (D) |
New York State Assembly District 103 2023-Present |
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