Jomo
M. Williams
Republican challenger Jomo M. Williams runs for U.S. House in New York's 13th District in 2026
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Background
Jomo Manuel Williams is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in New York's 13th Congressional District in the November 2026 election. A lifelong Harlem resident born in Manhattan, he has worked as a Verizon communications technician, provided paralegal services, and owned businesses in Harlem and New Jersey. He is also a U.S. Army veteran, with Ballotpedia noting he began serving in the Army in 2020, and he attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice. 121218
Williams has sought elected office previously, running for New York City Council District 7 in both 2021 and 2025, losing both races. In 2021 he appeared on the ballot under the Black Lives Matter party line for the City Council race. His 2026 congressional campaign website emphasizes themes of liberty and free-market economics. 281218
The NY-13 seat has been held by Democrat Adriano Espaillat, who lost the 2026 Democratic primary and is not on the November ballot. Williams is not the incumbent and has not previously held elected office. 1714
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 13, New York
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- jmw4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsiVoterGuide profile identifies Williams as Republican candidate for November 3 general election
A voter-guide profile updated around October 9–10 on iVoterGuide identified Jomo Manuel Williams as a Republican candidate running in NY-13 for the November 3, 2026 general election.
Jomo Manuel Williams - Voter Guide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsNo public marijuana policy position found for Williams in national candidate roundup
The Marijuana Herald's roundup of all 435 U.S. House candidates' positions on marijuana law reform reported that it could locate no detailed public position from Williams on federal recreational or medical marijuana policy, rescheduling, or marijuana banking.
Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsWilliams again listed as Republican nominee in updated Bronx election guide
An updated News 12 Bronx election voting guide continued to identify Jomo Manuel Williams as the Republican candidate for NY-13 ahead of the November 3 general election.
Vote 2026: Bronx election voting guide · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsJomo Manuel Williams listed as Republican candidate in NY-13 Bronx election voting guide
News 12's Bronx election voting guide, published September 18, listed 'Jomo' Manuel Williams as the Republican candidate for New York's 13th Congressional District in the November 3 general election.
Vote 2026 Bronx Election Voting Guide - News12 | Westchester · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- Cash on hand
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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6NY13303(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Jomo M. Williams 2026: U.S. House, NY-13 | The Ballot Brief(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Jomo Manuel Williams - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] JMW 4 CONGRESS – Choose Liberty, Free Economy, and ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Vote 2026: Bronx election voting guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [6] Vote 2026 Bronx Election Voting Guide - News12 | Westchester(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [7] Manual Williams (R) – NY-13 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [8] Jomo M. Williams platform & website | New York US ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
- [9] Meet the GOP hopefuls taking on Mamdani-endorsed NY House Dems(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026