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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 15

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Candidate list checked 7 d ago

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IssueRitchie Torres
Democratic
Andre Easton
Socialism PSL
Gonzalo Duran
Conservative
Jose Vega
Speak The Truth
Economy & jobsOpposes utility rate hikes; fights for working families' costs Supports raising federal minimum wage to $30/hour Opposes low-wage development; supports long-term employment growth Supports reindustrialization and federal job creation
HousingSupports affordable housing and public housing investment Supports expanded public housing and federal rent assistance Supports affordable housing and stronger building regulation Supports federal investment in public housing repairs
Health careOpposes Medicare home-health cuts; supports healthcare access Supports taxing Big Pharma profits to fund addiction treatment and healthcare Supports food-access and prevention-based health improvements Supports Medicare for All and restoring hospital capacity
ImmigrationPledges to stand up for immigrants Supports full legal status for all undocumented immigrants Supports fast-tracking naturalization for non-citizen veterans Opposes deportations; supports work visas and residency reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion access and reproductive freedom no sourced position Opposes public funding for abortion providers; supports safety standards for medication abortion no sourced position
EducationSupports investment in schools and educational opportunity Supports arts education funding for Bronx youth through a Culture for the People Fund Supports school choice and eliminating the federal Education Department Supports classical education, school choice, and eliminating Dept. of Education
Climate & energySupports clean energy investment and reducing carbon emissions Supports zero-emission fleets, electrification, and fines on polluters Supports environmental education and green space access Supports nuclear energy expansion and large infrastructure buildout
Crime & public safetyCalls for stronger Democratic focus on reducing crime Supports community-based violence prevention and police accountability Supports increased NYPD presence and opposes bail reform no sourced position
Taxes & budgetVoted for Inflation Reduction Act including deficit-reduction provisions Supports heavy taxes on the ultra-wealthy, corporations, and polluters Supports fiscal responsibility; cautious on military budget cuts Supports higher taxes on wealthy; also supports spending cuts
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and studying extreme-risk protection orders no sourced position Supports Second Amendment rights no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports expanded voter access and campaign finance reform Supports banning private money in elections and full public financing Supports voter ID laws and fair ballot access Opposes the two-party system; runs as an independent
Foreign policy & defenseStrong supporter of Israel; voted for Ukraine and Indo-Pacific aid Supports arms embargo on Israel, ending US aid, and 90% military budget cut Supports oversight of foreign aid and cautious review of military spending Opposes endless wars; supports abolishing NATO and peace through development

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