Adriano Espaillat

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Adriano Espaillat

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 27, 1954 (Age: 71)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Adriano Espaillat holds a robust educational background, having graduated from Bishop Dubois High School and earned a B.S. in political science from Queens College, City University of New York. He began his career in public service, working for the New York City Criminal Justice Agency and later serving as a conflict resolution mediator. Espaillat has held various leadership roles, including on the advisory board for the New York Governor and as director of community services in Washington Heights. His professional expertise spans community advocacy and public administration, with a focus on victim services and youth programs.

Political Ideas

Adriano Espaillat’s political identity is marked by a deeply rooted commitment to immigrant rights and social justice, coupled with a strategic focus on regional economic development. His legislative efforts to protect immigrant communities, such as requiring ICE agents to wear body cameras, reveal a calculated approach to safeguarding civil liberties. Espaillat’s surprising advocacy for defunding ICE, while simultaneously securing funding to combat drug trafficking, showcases an ideological agility that balances progressive values with practical security concerns. His early support for the impeachment of Donald Trump and introduction of the JARED Act highlight a principled stance on accountability and transparency in governance.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 13th District Democrat Primary

30,464 votes (45.90%)

Loss

Winner: Darializa Chevalier

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York 13th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

181,800 votes (83.50%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York's 13th congressional district, 2022

116,589 votes (98.93%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York's 13th congressional district, 2020

231,841 votes (90.90%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York's 13th congressional district election

171,341 votes (89.85%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York's 13th congressional district, 2016

207,194 votes (88.80%)

Win
2008: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

72 District, General election

26,718 votes (72.34%)

Win
2006: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

72 District, General election

14,176 votes (76.44%)

Win
2004: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

72 District, General election

22,230 votes (69.30%)

Win
2002: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

72 District, General election

8,820 votes (51.46%)

Win
2000: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

72 District, General election

20,724 votes (72.66%)

Win
1998: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

72 District, General election

12,387 votes (66.53%)

Win
1996: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

72 District, General election

15,098 votes (63.07%)

Win