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Based in Bronx · Age 38

Ritchie Torres is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 15th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served on the New York City Council from 2014 to 2020, where he chaired the Committee on Public Housing and was a deputy majority leader. Torres is the first openly gay Afro Latino elected to Congress.

  • U.S. Representative for New York's 15th congressional district (2021–present)

  • New York City Council member for the 15th district (2014–2020)

  • Chair of the Committee on Public Housing

  • Deputy majority leader of the New York City Council

  • Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Committee

  • First openly gay candidate elected to legislative office in the Bronx

  • Youngest member of the New York City Council when elected in 2013

Support

  • HJ

    Hakeem Jeffries

    Ritchie Torres is an extraordinary fighter for the Bronx and for everyday New Yorkers. He shows up, delivers and never backs down from a tough fight. The Bronx deserves a representative with Ritchie's tenacity, track record and commitment to getting real results for working families. I'm proud to stand with him and urge voters in NY-15 to send Ritchie Torres back to Washington.

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    Nancy Pelosi

    Congressman Ritchie Torres is a deeply devoted public servant and a tireless advocate for the Bronx. Every day, he brings the needs and voices of his community to the halls of Congress with integrity, energy, and purpose. Ritchie’s leadership on affordable housing, public safety, and economic opportunity has made a real difference for working families. He represents a new generation of Democratic leadership, leading the fight to defend our democracy from Donald Trump. I am proud to endorse Ritchie for re-election because the Bronx and our country are stronger with his voice in DC.

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    Adriano Espaillat

    Ritchie and I work closely together in Washington, and I see firsthand how seriously he takes the job. He is deeply engaged on policy and relentless in advocating for the Bronx. Our borough and city are stronger because of his leadership.

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    Carl Heastie

    Ritchie is a highly effective member of New York’s congressional delegation. He delivers for his district, advocating tirelessly for housing and economic opportunities. His unwavering commitment to his constituents is evident in his actions. The Bronx benefits from having a fighter like him in Washington.

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    Vanessa Gibson

    I am proud to support Ritchie Torres as our Congressman as he continues to be a true partner and leader in this work. From our journey as Council Members leading the Committees on Public Safety and Public Housing advancing important legislation that protects and uplifts our constituents, Ritchie’s commitment to the Bronx is consistent, effective and unparalleled. He is a son of the Bronx and recognizes his purpose and responsibility is to give back, invest, engage and empower our residents and deliver real results for the families of our Borough. Ritchie will continue to get the job done.

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Money

$6.7M

raised

$15M cash

cash on hand

Top donors: BLACKSTONE, CEO, ELLIOTT MANAGEMENT

Outside money: $143K supporting

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