Position Sought
New York City Council, District 29
Current Position
New York City Council, District 29
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
New York, New York
Date of Primary Election
June 24, 2025
Primary Election Donation Limit
$1,050
Date of General Election
November 4, 2025
General Election Donation Limit
$1,050
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Woman
Sexual Orientation
Lesbian
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Connect with Lynn Schulman
Lynn was the first out Jewish lesbian elected to the New York City Council!
Biography
Lynn Schulman is a long-time community and LGBTQ+ activist. With decades of leadership in health care advocacy and progressive causes, Lynn is running for reelection to the City Council to further our vision for how to bring about the change we need in our Queens communities. An attorney by training, Lynn has devoted her career to public service and held a broad range of executive positions in government, private industry, and the non-profit arena. She currently Chairs the Health Committee in the City Council where she has successfully impacted the health of New Yorkers through legislation on diabetes, life expectancy, LGBTQ+ health services, women’s health, and medical care for seniors.