Adem Bunkeddeko
State Comptroller (Primary Challenger)
About
Adem Bunkeddeko is a Brooklyn-based attorney and Democratic activist who previously ran for Congress in NY-09. A Ugandan-American, he has been a vocal advocate for progressive causes and community organizing. He is challenging incumbent Tom DiNapoli in the 2026 Democratic primary for State Comptroller.
Policy Positions
Economy & Jobs
Bunkeddeko wants to use the state pension fund more aggressively to support affordable housing and community development. He argues the Comptroller's office should be a more active force for economic justice.
Housing & Rent
Bunkeddeko supports using state pension investments to fund affordable housing construction. He has been critical of what he sees as insufficient action on the housing crisis.
Climate & Energy
Bunkeddeko supports accelerating fossil fuel divestment from the state pension fund. He wants more aggressive use of shareholder power to push corporations on climate action.
Campaign Funding
$285K
raised · 2025-2026
Primarily funded by small individual donors, consistent with a grassroots primary challenge campaign. Detailed industry breakdown not yet available. View filings directly at https://www.elections.ny.gov/CampaignFinance.html.