Salon
New York is already exporting Mamdani-style politics
Park said the absence of backing from progressive organizations may have contributed to his loss to Grace Meng.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NY-6 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NY-6 (D)
Charles Park
Charles Park ran in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary for New York’s 6th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · NY-6 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (42.9%)
- Raised
- $497K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $497K
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NET2026 election: New York’s 6th District
Charles Park’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $497K
- CASH ON HAND
- $404
- SPENT
- $497K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $494K · 100%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Elgibali, MyeongheeNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Sun, Eun KyuRETIRED$4K
Singh, VikashSelf-Employed · PHYSICIAN$4K
Park, MeekyungIndividual$4K
Lee, AngelaNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Hong, Jung HwaGiant Food · PHARMACY TECH$4K
Arora, RajNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Moon, Yeoun HwaNone · HOMEMAKER$4K
Lee, YongX-Treme Care · CEO$4K
Kim, Young HwanNone · UNEMPLOYED$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$177K
Administrative$137K
Advertising$23K
Materials$9K
Refunds$4K
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New York Post
Lefty challenger to Queens Rep. Grace Meng taking heat for living outside district
Park is facing criticism for seeking Meng’s seat while living outside the district.
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Exclusive | NYC House hopeful urged booted illegal migrant to try to sneak back into US
Park is challenged over seminar remarks in which he said he hoped a boy removed from the United States could return with a smuggler’s help.
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Salon · 6 MIN READ
New York is already exporting Mamdani-style politics
Park said the absence of backing from progressive organizations may have contributed to his loss to Grace Meng.
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