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Jose
Vega

Political organizer and LaRouche Movement associate running for U.S. House in New York's 15th District (Bronx) in 2026

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11
positions
9
endorsements
2
votevega.nyc ↗(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Ritchie Torres D+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Jose Vega is a political organizer and candidate running for U.S. Representative in New York's 15th Congressional District (the South Bronx) on the Speak The Truth ballot line in the November 2026 general election. 1314 He was raised in the South Bronx and has been associated with the LaRouche Movement since age 16, helping to organize concerts, youth choruses, and science programs through that network. 10

Vega previously ran for the same House seat as an independent in 2024, receiving approximately 2.4% of the vote in a race won by incumbent Representative Ritchie Torres. 1618 Before his political campaigns, he is reported to have worked as a barista and attended Bronx Community College, though no degree or graduation date has been confirmed. 18

The incumbent in NY-15 is Representative Ritchie Torres, who won the district in both 2022 and 2024. Vega is challenging Torres again in 2026 as a non-incumbent challenger. 1716

At a glance

Party
Speak The Truth
Running for
U.S. House · District 15, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
votevega.nyc(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
    news
    Jose Vega loses Democratic primary with 5.7% of the vote

    A ChamberLight candidate profile states Vega received 5.7% in the Democratic primary and subsequently became a Speak The Truth party candidate in the general election. The primary date and result could not be verified against an official source.

    Jose Vega (S) — 2026 Candidate, New York's 15th District | ChamberLight · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Date unknown
    news
    Vega campaign calls for ending NATO and redirecting funds to global development

    Vega's campaign policy statement calls for replacing NATO with a security and development framework involving Russia, China, and Iran, arguing billions spent on NATO should go to global economic development. No publication date was provided.

    Jose Vega (S) — 2026 Candidate, New York's 15th District | ChamberLight · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 18
    news
    Vega listed as general-election candidate in NY-15 on News 12 Bronx voter guide

    A News 12 Bronx-area voter guide published September 18 listed Vega among NY-15 general-election candidates under 'Other,' with the general election scheduled for November 3.

    Vote 2026: Bronx election voting guide · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 13
    news
    Vega opens conference panel '9/11 + 25: The Endless War Turned on You'

    Vega opened the second panel of a campaign-convened conference on September 13, addressing what a new generation must understand about 9/11. Remarks were published by EIR News on September 14.

    Jose Vega: "a New Generation Must Understand What 9/11 Means Now" · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 30
    filing
    Jose Vega campaign finance figures reported through June 30

    FEC reporting through June 30 shows Vega raised $291,000, spent $280,000, and held $12,000 cash on hand for the 2025–26 cycle, with $289,000 from individuals and $2,000 from PACs.

    Jose Vega (S) — 2026 Candidate, New York's 15th District | ChamberLight · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Josephine Guilbeau other
    Reported by Norwood News as endorsing Vega at his campaign-launch town hall. Quoted as saying: "I am here to support Jose Vega. Why? Because he is principled in the values of humanity and that is what we are missing in our leaders." Described as a claim made by Vega's campaign team rather than an independently sourced statement. norwoodnews.org · Nov 2, 2025
  • Tony Aguilar other
    Reported by Norwood News as offering support for Vega's campaign at the campaign-launch town hall. No direct quote from Aguilar provided. Described as a claim made by Vega's campaign team rather than an independently sourced statement. norwoodnews.org · Nov 2, 2025

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$291K
Spent
$280K
Cash on hand
$12K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NY15147(opens in a new tab)

Sources 11

  1. [1] Create a Space CCC: to Rebuild the Bronx and the U.S. | Jose Vega for Congress 2026 | Let's Save the Bronx(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] A Revolutionary Approach to Foreign Policy — Peace Through ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  3. [3] Jose Vega (S) — 2026 Candidate, New York's 15th District | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  4. [4] Vote 2026: Bronx election voting guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  5. [5] Jose Vega: "a New Generation Must Understand What 9/11 Means Now"(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  6. [6] Jose Vega for Congress 2026 | Let's Save the Bronx(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  7. [7] Jose Vega - US House, District 15(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  8. [8] Voter Guide Profile for NY U.S. Rep., Dist. 15 candidate(opens in a new tab) Aug 22, 2026
  9. [9] Candidate interviews: Torres, Blake and Vega eye ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 19, 2026
  10. [10] Jose Vega Challenges Rep. Ritchie Torres in New York's ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 11, 2025
  11. [11] New York City is Not For Sale! We Cannot Be Bought or Bossed | Jose Vega for Congress 2026 | Let's Save the Bronx(opens in a new tab) Oct 21, 2025
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