General Election
Nelida Malave Gonzalez is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat. You can also write in a candidate whose name isn't printed on the ballot.
The Bronx's sitting Surrogate is the only candidate for the seat
Nelida Malave Gonzalez is running for another term as Surrogate, a post she has held since Jan. 2013, and faces no opponent. The Democratic primary set for June 23, 2026 was canceled, and she advanced without appearing on a primary ballot.
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Nelida Malave Gonzalez · Bronx County Surrogate who issued the order that was appealed.
Surrogate's Court order partly changed on appeal
Nelida Malave Gonzalez · Bronx County Surrogate who entered the decree that was appealed.
Surrogate's Court decree partly changed on appeal
Nelida Malave Gonzalez · Bronx County Surrogate who entered the decree that was appealed.
Surrogate's Court decree upheld on appeal
Nelida Malave Gonzalez · Bronx County Surrogate who issued the order that was appealed.
Surrogate's Court order appealed
Nelida Malave Gonzalez · Judge of the Family Court in Bronx County who signed the published opinion.
Published Family Court opinion
Researched & verified Oct 1, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.
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