Andre
Easton
Bronx public-school teacher running on the Socialism PSL line for NY-15, challenging incumbent Ritchie Torres in 2026
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Background
Andre Easton is a lifelong Bronx resident running for New York's 15th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election on the Socialism PSL (Party for Socialism and Liberation) ballot line. He is challenging incumbent Representative Ritchie Torres. 123
Easton attended Mount Saint Michael Academy and earned a B.A. in psychology with a minor in English from Delaware State University. After college he returned to the Bronx and worked in after-school programs in the Bronx and Queens before entering the classroom. 115
He has taught English in South Bronx public schools for approximately 12 years, beginning in 2012. No prior elected office is identified in the sources reviewed. 13
Easton's campaign focuses on issues including poverty, and he has publicly advocated for socialist policies. He describes himself as a public-school teacher running to represent NY-15. 183
At a glance
- Party
- Socialism PSL
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 15, New York
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- High school English teacher, South Bronx public schools
- Website
- andreforthebronx.nyc(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingEaston raises $73K, spends $58K with $6K cash on hand through June 30 (FEC figures)
FEC-reported committee figures through June 30 show Easton raised $73,000, spent $58,000, and held $6,000 cash on hand, with 42% of funds from small donors, as listed by ChamberLight.
New York's 15th Congressional District 2026: Torres vs. A Sapaskis | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10newsEaston calls for ICE agents to be removed from NYC following Bronx father shooting
In a statement reported October 10, Easton criticized NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and the NYPD for 'effectively running cover for the Trump administration.' He called on the mayor to enforce Executive Order 13 and 'kick every ICE agent out of our city,' and criticized Rep. Ritchie Torres for calling for an investigation rather than more direct action.
New Yorkers demand ‘ICE Out’ after Bronx father shot in front ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsEaston listed among five NY-15 general-election ballot candidates under Party for Socialism and Liberation
ChamberLight's NY-15 race guide (updated Oct. 8) listed Easton as a candidate under the Party for Socialism and Liberation, alongside Ritchie Torres (Democrat), Stylo A. Sapaskis (Republican), Jose Vega (Speak The Truth), and Gonzalo Duran (Conservative). The guide noted 11 candidates filed and five are on the ballot.
New York's 15th Congressional District 2026: Torres vs. A Sapaskis | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsAmsterdam News covers Andre Easton's congressional campaign in the Bronx
NYC's oldest Black newspaper, the Amsterdam News, covered Andre Easton's campaign for the Bronx (NY-15 congressional race), as noted in a Reddit post dated September 14, 2026.
Amsterdam News @nyamnews, NYC’s oldest Black newspaper, covered my Andre Easton’s campaign for the Bronx. · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Kujegi Camara otherPoet and Bronx Gambian community leader. Date from campaign's dated announcements. andreforthebronx.nyc · Sep 15, 2026
- Fordham Graduate Student Workers unionUnion of graduate student workers at Fordham University, as described in the campaign announcement. andreforthebronx.nyc · Sep 2, 2026
- Kristin Richardson Jordan officialFormer Harlem City Council member. Date from campaign's dated announcements. andreforthebronx.nyc · Aug 27, 2026
- Kshama Sawant officialEconomist and former Seattle City Council member. Sawant stated: 'I am proud to endorse my fellow independent candidates Andre Easton, and Justin Filip.' Endorsement published by Revolutionary Workers. revolutionaryworker.org · Jul 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $73K
- Spent
- $58K
- Cash on hand
- $6,304
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY15167(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] New Yorkers demand ‘ICE Out’ after Bronx father shot in front ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Andre for The Bronx(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [3] News(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [4] Platform(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] New York's 15th Congressional District 2026: Torres vs. A Sapaskis | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [6] Archive - News & Analysis - Revolutionary Workers(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [7] Amsterdam News @nyamnews, NYC’s oldest Black newspaper, covered my Andre Easton’s campaign for the Bronx.(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [8] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026