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Diamant
Hysenaj

Republican businessman and Kosovo-born immigrant challenging AOC in New York's 14th Congressional District in 2026

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10
positions
8
endorsements
5
Opponent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez D Compare race →

Background

Diamant Hysenaj is a Republican businessman running for U.S. House in New York's 14th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. 125

Hysenaj immigrated to the United States from Kosovo at age nine and grew up in the South Bronx. He earned an associate degree from SUNY Westchester Community College (2001–2003) and later founded DCG New York Inc., a construction and real-estate business, in 2005. He also served as managing director of Hysen Development LLC from 2014 to 2025. 4519

A 2025 report noted that after his earlier company was affected by the 2008 recession, he worked in car sales, driving, and construction before rebuilding his business career. His campaign describes him as an entrepreneur and small-business owner who has spent roughly 35 years building his life in New York. 519

Hysenaj is the Republican and Conservative Party nominee for NY-14. No prior elected offices were identified in the sources reviewed. 17

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 14, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Candidate for U.S. House (NY-14)
Website
votefordiamant.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    endorsement
    Hysenaj endorsed by NY Republican State Committee Chair Ed Cox and local party organizations

    The Ballot Brief reports that Hysenaj was endorsed by New York Republican State Committee Chair Ed Cox. A candidate profile also lists support from Bronx and Queens Republican and Conservative organizations. Specific dates for these endorsements were not established in the sources reviewed.

    11105 Sample Ballot: Queens County, NY 2026 · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 3
    debate
    Opinion letter in NY Post claims AOC is 'avoiding a debate with Hysenaj'

    A letter published in the New York Post on October 3 asserted that Ocasio-Cortez was avoiding a debate with Hysenaj. This is the letter writer's claim only; no debate invitation, response, or independently verified debate dispute was confirmed in the sources reviewed.

    Deadly Central Park bike crash and more: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 4, 2026 · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 29
    news
    Hysenaj listed as NY-14 candidate on Families USA 'Stop the Bleed' questionnaire page

    Families USA's Stop the Bleed candidate-response page listed Hysenaj as a candidate for NY-14 between September 29 and October 7. The content or submission date of any particular response was not established.

    Candidate Responses - Stop the Bleed · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 22
    poll
    Cook Political Report rates NY-14 race solidly in AOC's favor

    The Independent reported that the Cook Political Report rated the NY-14 race solidly in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's favor, providing outside race-rating context for Hysenaj's challenge.

    AOC sure sounds like she’s running for president in 2028: ‘You only get one shot’ · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 22
    news
    FEC records show Hysenaj had ~$31,000 cash on hand and ~$28,000 in debt at end of June

    The Independent, citing FEC records, reported that Hysenaj had approximately $31,000 cash on hand and nearly $28,000 in debt as of the end of June 2026. No public polls in the race were reported at that time.

    AOC sure sounds like she’s running for president in 2028: ‘You only get one shot’ · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 4
    filing
    Hysenaj certified on Republican and Conservative ballot lines for NY-14 general election

    New York's amended general-election certification, attributed to the State Board of Elections, lists Diamant Hysenaj on both the Republican and Conservative ballot lines for the NY-14 race.

    11105 Sample Ballot: Queens County, NY 2026 · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Bronx Republican Party organization
    Attributed as an endorser in an iVoterGuide voter profile for Hysenaj. No dated primary announcement was found in the sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Queens County Conservative Party organization
    Attributed as an endorser in an iVoterGuide voter profile for Hysenaj. No dated primary announcement was found in the sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Queens County Republican Party (Queens County GOP) organization
    The Queens County GOP 2026 candidates page lists Hysenaj as part of its slate of endorsed candidates for the 14th Congressional District. No endorsement date is stated on the page. queenscountygop.com
  • Bronx Conservative Party organization
    The Bronx Conservative Party announced its endorsement of Hysenaj for New York Congressional District 14 in the 2026 election cycle. No date was stated in the announcement. gonzaloduran.nyc
  • Ed Cox (Chair, New York Republican State Committee / NYGOP) official
    NYGOP Chair Ed Cox endorsed Hysenaj for Congress in NY-14. Cox also referenced support from local county organizations in the same statement. nygop.org · Apr 20, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$343K
Spent
$312K
Cash on hand
$31K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY14251(opens in a new tab)

Sources 10

  1. [1] Diamant's Plan for NY-14 - Diamant Hysenaj for Congress NY-14(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Candidates | Queens County Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] Deadly Central Park bike crash and more: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 4, 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  4. [4] Candidate Responses - Stop the Bleed(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  5. [5] Voter Guide Profile for NY U.S. House, District 14 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  6. [6] 11105 Sample Ballot: Queens County, NY 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  7. [7] AOC sure sounds like she’s running for president in 2028: ‘You only get one shot’(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] Diamant for U.S. Congress NY 14(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  9. [9] NYGOP Chair Ed Cox Endorses Diamant Hysenaj in NY-14(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
  10. [10] Bronx Conservative Party Endorse Republican Candidates for 2026(opens in a new tab) Feb 19, 2026
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