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U.S. House · NY-15 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Ritchie Torres

Democratic candidate for New York's 15th Congressional District

Bronx Representative Ritchie Torres grew up in public housing and focuses on affordable homes, community health and opportunities for working families.

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DistrictNY-15
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Ritchie stands.

Official office

Public housing and stability

  • Opposes rigid work requirements and time limits for housing assistance and supports job training, child care and education instead

Official office

College access and opportunity

  • Supports protecting TRIO programs that help low-income and first-generation students enter college and complete their degrees

Official office

Disability rights and care

  • Supports enforcing disability-law protections that let people receive appropriate care at home and in their communities

Official office

Medicare home health access

  • Supports stabilizing Medicare home-health payments and halting further cuts that threaten access to care for older adults

Official office

Immigration enforcement and accountability

  • Supports an independent federal investigation of violent ICE incidents in the Bronx and accountability for unlawful detention

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Youth violence and prevention

  • Supports hospital-based violence prevention through trauma-informed counseling, mentorship and leadership programs for young people

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Elected in 2013

    Experience

    Bronx City Council member

    Served Bronx communities in the City Council.

  2. Elected in 2020

    Experience

    United States Representative

    Was elected to the House in 2020 to represent New York's 15th District.

  3. Fiscal year 2026

    Accomplishment

    Helped secure Bronx community investment

    Helped secure $18.624 million for Bronx projects including housing repairs, public safety, education, environmental protection and community health.

  • Experience

    NYCHA oversight chair

    Chaired oversight of the public-housing authority.

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