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Joseph
D. Morelle

Democratic incumbent Joe Morelle represents New York's 25th Congressional District (Rochester area) and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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Background

Joseph D. Morelle is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving New York's 25th Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2018. He was born in Utica and resides in Irondequoit, New York, where he attended Eastridge High School before earning a B.A. from SUNY Geneseo in 1986. 1416

Before entering Congress, Morelle built an extensive record in state and local government. He served in the Monroe County Legislature from 1984 to 1990 and then in the New York State Assembly from 1990 to 2018, rising to Assembly Majority Leader from 2013 to 2018. 16 Prior to his Assembly tenure, he worked as a legislative aide and dry-cleaning-equipment salesperson; he later co-founded MMI Technologies, a software company, and served as its CEO. 181

In Congress, Morelle represents a district centered on Rochester and is a member of the Democratic Party. Congress.gov records his House service as beginning in 2018. 5 He is running for re-election in the 2026 general election as the incumbent for NY-25. 6

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 25, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New York's 25th Congressional District
Website
votemorelle.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    poll
    Prediction market lists Morelle as heavily favored over Republican McIntyre in NY-25

    A prediction-market tracker listed Morelle as heavily favored heading into the November 3 general election against Republican challenger Virginia McIntyre. Note: market odds are not survey poll results; no published general-election poll was found for this race.

    NY-25 House race 2026 odds: Morelle vs. McIntyre · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Morelle participates in House Democrats' shadow hearing on election security in Queens

    Morelle participated in a shadow hearing on election security held in Queens. He stated, 'We're at a real turning point and inflection point in this country, but it's up to us, each of us, to secure American democracy.'

    House Democrats hold 'shadow hearing' on election security · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    news
    Morelle and Rep. Ross host shadow hearing on North Carolina election security in Raleigh

    Ranking Member Joe Morelle and Rep. Deborah Ross held a shadow hearing in Raleigh, North Carolina addressing practical and legal challenges facing that state's election system.

    Ranking Member Joe Morelle, Rep. Deborah Ross Host Raleigh, North Carolina Shadow Hearing on Election Security and Efforts to Protect American Democracy · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    filing
    Morelle introduces Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act

    Morelle announced the Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act, which would create a federal grant program for colleges to provide emergency aid to students up to the maximum Pell Grant amount. A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Tina Smith. This is a legislative proposal, not an enacted program.

    CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FACING FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 18
    endorsement
    Alliance for American Leadership endorses Morelle for reelection in NY-25

    The Alliance for American Leadership, a bipartisan PAC, announced its endorsement of incumbent Joe Morelle for reelection to New York's 25th Congressional District.

    A4AL Endorses Congressman Joe Morelle for Reelection in New York’s 25th Congressional District · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    news
    Morelle and Rep. Robert Garcia demand USPS watchdog investigate faulty ballot screening system

    Ranking Members Joe Morelle and Robert Garcia formally asked the USPS inspector general to investigate a ballot-screening system, citing practical and legal concerns about its reliability.

    Ranking Members Joe Morelle and Robert Garcia Demand USPS Watchdog Investigate Faulty Ballot Screening System · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Lists Morelle among 2026 congressional endorsees; no specific date given. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • New York State AFL-CIO union
    Lists Morelle as endorsed candidate for NY-25 in 2026 congressional endorsements; no specific date given. nysaflcio.org
  • Communications Workers of America, District 1 union
    Lists Morelle as its NY-25 congressional endorsement for 2026; no specific date given. cwad1.org
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence organization
    Listed among Morelle's endorsements in a 2026 candidate profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) organization
    Announced endorsement of Morelle on September 18, 2026. a4al.org · Sep 18, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Announced endorsement of Morelle for New York's 25th Congressional District. uschamber.com · Aug 31, 2026
  • New York Teamsters union
    Announced endorsement of Morelle on August 27, 2026. teamster.org · Aug 27, 2026
  • New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union
    Included Morelle in its general-election endorsement slate. nysut.org · Aug 18, 2026
  • Monroe County Democratic Committee organization
    Endorsed Morelle; reported in 13WHAM primary-results coverage and listed on committee's 2026 candidate page. 13wham.com · Jun 23, 2026
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Endorsement letter dated June 18, 2026 endorsed Morelle's reelection campaign. animalwellnessaction.org · Jun 18, 2026
  • New York League of Conservation Voters organization
    Included Morelle in first round of 2026 endorsements announced April 22, 2026. nylcv.org · Apr 22, 2026
  • New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union
    Recommended Morelle in congressional primary endorsements April 20, 2026, and included in general-election slate August 18, 2026. nysut.org · Apr 20, 2026
  • Working Families Party organization
    Rochester Beacon reported the party endorsed Morelle; also noted in 2026 candidate profile. rochesterbeacon.com · Mar 12, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.79M
Spent
$1.76M
Cash on hand
$408K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8NY25105(opens in a new tab)

Sources 27

  1. [1] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Endorsements: New York - CWA District 1(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] House Democrats hold 'shadow hearing' on election security(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] NY-25 House race 2026 odds: Morelle vs. McIntyre(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Joseph D. Morelle — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] New York State AFL-CIO Endorsements 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Ranking Member Joe Morelle, Rep. Deborah Ross Host Raleigh, North Carolina Shadow Hearing on Election Security and Efforts to Protect American Democracy(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FACING FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  9. [9] A4AL Endorses Congressman Joe Morelle for Reelection in New York’s 25th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  10. [10] Ranking Members Joe Morelle and Robert Garcia Demand USPS Watchdog Investigate Faulty Ballot Screening System(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Joe Morelle for New York’s Twenty-Fifth Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
  12. [12] Voter Guide Profile for NY U.S. House, District 25 candidate - Joseph D. Morelle(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
  13. [13] New York Teamsters Announce 2026 Endorsements for ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  14. [14] www.nysut.org › august › 2026-nysut-endorsementsNYSUT issues 2026 endorsements for U.S. Congress, State ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  15. [15] CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE REAFFIRMS LEADERSHIP ON ELECTION SECURITY FOLLOWING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S LATEST FALSE CLAIMS(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  16. [16] Animal Wellness Action | 611 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E., #136 | Washington, D.C. 20003(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  17. [17] Primary results: Morelle wins Democratic primary in New York’s 25th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
  18. [18] Democratic candidates for New York's 25th Congressional District seat speak out(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
  19. [19] NYLCV Gives Green Announces 2026 Endorsements for ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
  20. [20] NYSUT issues a round of endorsements in 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
  21. [21] CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE RAISES ALARM ON RISING ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
  22. [22] A race shaped by the moment(opens in a new tab) Mar 12, 2026
  23. [23] ANNUAL REPORT - Joe Morelle - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  24. [24] Protecting Our Environment - Joe Morelle - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2024
  25. [25] CONGRESSMAN MORELLE TAKES ACTION TO HOLD PUTIN ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 9, 2022
  26. [26] Educating Our Future(opens in a new tab) Dec 23, 2021
  27. [27] Enacting Common Sense Gun Reform | Representative Morelle(opens in a new tab) Dec 23, 2021
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