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R Republican; Conservative · U.S. House 7, New York · Nov 3, 2026

Melvin
Rivera

Melvin Rivera is a community activist and Republican/Conservative-line candidate for New York's 7th Congressional District in 2026.

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6
positions
9
endorsements
4
melvinforcongress.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)Facebook(opens in a new tab)Instagram(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Claire Valdez D+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Melvin Rivera is a candidate for New York's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 general election, a seat opened by the retirement of longtime incumbent Nydia Velázquez. 167 Rivera's campaign biography describes him as a community activist with more than 30 years of experience, beginning with a YMCA job during high school. His stated work includes tenant organizing, support for families displaced by Hurricane Maria, and community organizing around the proposed North Brooklyn Pipeline. 1 Rivera was born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and born at Greenpoint Hospital. In 2020, he served in New York City's Mayor's Public Engagement Unit, including as a Social Distance Ambassador. 1 Although his campaign biography characterizes him as running as an "Independent," the NYC Board of Elections' 2026 general-election contest list shows him appearing on the Republican and Conservative party lines. 110

At a glance

Party
Republican; Conservative
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
melvinforcongress.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
    Brooklyn Conservative Party endorses Rivera for NY-7

    A voter-guide profile lists the Brooklyn Conservative Party as an endorser of Rivera. The page was updated October 11, 2026, but no specific announcement date for the endorsement was given.

    Melvin Rivera - iVoter Guide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 15
    debate
    Rivera scheduled to appear at Ozone Park Residents Block Association candidate forum

    The Ozone Park Residents Block Association advertised a public candidate forum for October 15, 2026, listing Rivera alongside Democratic nominee Claire Valdez. As of October 12, this was a scheduled future event, not one that had already occurred.

    Local Event: Monthly meetinmg and candidates forum · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 9
    news
    Rivera discusses Cypress Hills cease-and-assist zones and Good Cause eviction bill at Queens CB5 meeting

    At Queens Community Board 5's September general board meeting, Rivera discussed his work on 'cease-and-assist zones' in Cypress Hills to protect homeowners from speculators, and his role in helping draft the Good Cause eviction bill with State Sen. Julia Salazar.

    Queens Community Board 5 talks local groups, budget ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 4
    filing
    Rivera certified for November general election ballot on Republican and Conservative lines

    The New York State Board of Elections' amended certification placed Melvin Rivera on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot as the Republican and Conservative candidate in New York's 7th Congressional District.

    11101 Sample Ballot: Queens County, NY 2026 | The Ballot Brief · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • The neighbors in my community that have been affected by failed policies and leaders other
    Described in Rivera's Vote411 entry as community support, not a named organization or individual endorsement onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Brooklyn Conservative Party organization
    Also listed in iVoterGuide onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Brooklyn GOP organization
    onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Dominican American Republican Club organization
    onyourballot.vote411.org

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$0
Spent
$0
Cash on hand
$0

Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6NY07271(opens in a new tab)

Sources 6

  1. [1] Melvin Rivera - iVoter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] New York Congressional District 7(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Issues | Melvin for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  4. [4] Local Event: Monthly meetinmg and candidates forum(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] 11101 Sample Ballot: Queens County, NY 2026 | The Ballot Brief(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  6. [6] Queens Community Board 5 talks local groups, budget ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
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