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 was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, in 1954 and moved to the United States at age nine. He holds a B.S. degree in political science from Queens College, City University of New York. Espaillat began his career in public service, working for the New York City Criminal Justice Agency and later serving on Governor Mario Cuomo's Dominican-American Advisory Board. He has held various leadership roles in community services and education, including director positions for Washington Heights Victims Services Community Office and Project Right Start. Espaillat has extensive legislative experience, having served in the New York State Assembly and Senate before being elected as U.S. Representative for New York's 13th congressional district in 2017.

Political Ideas

Adriano Espaillat's political identity is shaped by a blend of progressive advocacy and strategic pragmatism, particularly in his handling of immigration and economic policies. He champions immigrant rights while simultaneously supporting economic development initiatives that promise job creation, revealing a nuanced approach to balancing humanitarian concerns with regional economic growth. Espaillat's legislative actions, such as advocating for mask-wearing and vaccination requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscore a commitment to public health that is often at odds with more libertarian perspectives. His unique rhetorical style often frames complex issues in a way that highlights both moral imperatives and practical outcomes, making his positions both compelling and thought-provoking.

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

Election History

New York House of Representatives 13th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Darializa Avila Chevalier , Oscar Romero

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