Representative in Congress District 11 in Statewide, New York

2026 Primary Election

• Nicole Malliotakis — Incumbent Representative in Congress in Staten Island, NY

  Nicole Malliotakis is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 11th congressional district, which covers Staten Island and a portion of southern Brooklyn [1.4]. A Republican, she was first elected to Congress in 2020 after serving five terms in the New York State Assembly. In the U.S. House, Malliotakis serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. She holds a bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University and an MBA from Wagner College.

• Michael Decillis — Candidate for Representative in Congress in Brooklyn, NY

  Michael DeCillis is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 11th Congressional District. A fourth-generation Staten Islander now residing in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, DeCillis served as a paramedic and 9/11 first responder, and spent a decade as an officer in the New York Police Department. He later worked as a special education teacher in New York City public schools, a chief of staff in the State Assembly, and as assistant counsel for the NYC Districting Commission.

• Umar Usman — Candidate for Representative in Congress in Brooklyn, NY

  Umar Usman is a Pakistani-American community advocate and candidate for U.S. Congress representing New York's 11th Congressional District. Immigrating to Brooklyn in 2003, Usman later earned a degree in criminal justice from John Jay College. He has built a career in public service, having worked as an assistant to the Brooklyn Borough President. Additionally, Usman is the founder of Helping Hand of Brighton, a nonprofit organization that supported South Brooklyn residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Allison Ziogas — Director of Labor Relations at Ørsted in Staten Island, NY

  Allison Ziogas is a union electrician, labor organizer, and labor relations professional running for U.S. Congress in New York's 11th District. She spent over 15 years as an electrician and foreman with IBEW Local 3, contributing to major infrastructure projects across New York City. More recently, Ziogas served as the Head of Labor Relations for an offshore wind developer, where she negotiated the landmark National Offshore Wind Agreement. She resides in Staten Island.

• Troy Mcghie — Educator and Candidate for Representative in Congress in Staten Island, NY

  Troy McGhie is a longtime educator with the New York City Department of Education and a high school basketball coach. A lifelong resident of the North Shore of Staten Island, McGhie previously served as a community liaison for the City Council District, working under former City Council Member Debi Rose. He is running as a Democratic candidate to represent New York's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.