Jaliel Amador

Teacher and Healthcare Sales Executive in New York, NY

Jaliel Amador is a candidate for Representative in Congress District 13 in Statewide, New York — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Darializa Avila Chevalier, Adriano Espaillat, Matt Miller, James Keith, Oscar Romero, Megan Rodriguez, Candace Niles, Michael Hano, Theo Chino-Tavarez.

Jaliel Amador is a teacher in New York City public schools and a healthcare sales executive. Born and raised in Washington Heights, he has built a career helping small businesses and local organizations grow. Amador declared his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 13th Congressional District in the 2026 Democratic primary. He later announced the suspension of his campaign and endorsed incumbent Representative Adriano Espaillat for reelection.