Dr. Larry He
New York State Senate
About Larry
Dr. Larry He is a Democratic candidate for New York State Senate District 17 in South Brooklyn. A neighbor, District Leader, and first-generation immigrant, he is running on a platform of safer and cleaner neighborhoods, high-quality schools, affordable living, and policies that help small businesses and families thrive. He currently serves as Chief of Staff to Assemblyman William Colton, connecting residents with food pantries, neighborhood cleanups, senior services, legal assistance, immigration support, and aid for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Why I’m Running
Dr. Larry He is running for New York State Senate District 17 to fight for safer, cleaner neighborhoods, high-quality schools, affordable living, and policies that help small businesses and families thrive across South Brooklyn. Drawing on his work as a District Leader and as Chief of Staff to Assemblyman William Colton, he focuses on bringing practical services and constituent support into the community and carrying that approach to Albany.
Background
- Chief of Staff to Assemblyman William Colton
- District Leader
- First-generation immigrant and South Brooklyn neighbor
- Community service: food pantries, neighborhood cleanups, senior services
- Constituent support: legal assistance, immigration support, small-business and nonprofit aid
- Democratic candidate for NY State Senate District 17 (2026)
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