Priscilla
Ghaznavi
Independent designer and businesswoman running for New York's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 open-seat race
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Background
Priscilla Ghaznavi is a designer and business professional running as an independent candidate (on the "Our Future" ballot line) for New York's 7th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, a seat being vacated by retiring Representative Nydia Velázquez. 2414
Her career spans seven publicly traded companies in business and creative leadership roles, including positions at Ralph Lauren, Walmart (in design), and Benjamin Moore (in global color marketing). She describes herself as "a designer by trade" and holds no prior public elected office. 128
Ghaznavi was born in Washington, D.C., and has lived in New York for more than three decades, including in the Chelsea, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg neighborhoods. She has held organizational leadership roles, including president of New York State Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) in college and past president of her homeowners association. 28
She holds multiple degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology in International Trade & Marketing, Accessories & Footwear Design, Fashion Buying & Merchandising, and Entrepreneurship—the last of which she earned in May 2026. 12
At a glance
- Party
- Our Future
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, New York
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- priscillaghaznaviforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Sep 18newsNews 12 election guide lists Ghaznavi as an Independent candidate for NY District 7
News 12's Brooklyn election voting guide identified Priscilla Ghaznavi as an Independent candidate running in New York's 7th Congressional District for the 2026 general election.
brooklyn.news12.com · 2026/09/18 · vote-2026Vote 2026: Brooklyn election voting guide - News 12 · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 9newsGhaznavi speaks at Queens Community Board 5 general meeting in Middle Village
Ghaznavi addressed the public forum at Queens Community Board 5's general meeting held at Christ the King High School in Middle Village. She introduced herself and distributed flyers with a QR code linking to more information about her campaign. QNS reported the appearance on September 17.
Queens Community Board 5 talks local groups, budget ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 4filingGhaznavi certified for NY-7 general election ballot on the Our Future line
The New York State Board of Elections' amended certification listed Priscilla Ghaznavi as a certified candidate in NY-7 for the November 3 general election, running on the Our Future line.
11101 Sample Ballot: Queens County, NY 2026 | The Ballot Brief · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $39K
- Spent
- $12K
- Cash on hand
- $28K
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY07255(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] New York Congressional District 7(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] 11101 Sample Ballot: Queens County, NY 2026 | The Ballot Brief(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [3] brooklyn.news12.com · 2026/09/18 · vote-2026Vote 2026: Brooklyn election voting guide - News 12(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [4] Queens Community Board 5 talks local groups, budget ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [5] Priscilla Ghaznavi — 2026 New York's 7th Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026