Representative in Congress District 13 in Statewide, New York

2026 Primary Election

• Jaliel Amador — Teacher and Healthcare Sales Executive in New York, NY

  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.

• Darializa Avila Chevalier — Public Defense Investigator at Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem in New York, NY

  Darializa Avila Chevalier is a community organizer and public defense investigator running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 13th Congressional District. The daughter of Dominican immigrants, she holds a degree from Columbia University and an MPhil in Sociology from the CUNY Graduate Center. She currently works at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem and has organized for immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, and affordable housing in New York City.

• Adriano Espaillat — Incumbent Representative in Congress in New York, NY

  First elected to Congress in 2016, Adriano Espaillat represents New York's 13th Congressional District. He is the first Dominican-American and first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in the U.S. Congress. He serves on the House Committee on Appropriations and the Budget Committee. Prior to his congressional tenure, Espaillat served in the New York State Senate and State Assembly. He is a steadfast advocate for affordable housing, immigration reform, and working-class families.

• Matt Miller — Employee at Trader Joe's in New York, NY

  Matt Miller is a grocery worker and writer running as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 13th Congressional District. Raised by small business owners, Miller previously worked in advertising strategy before taking on people-facing roles, including as a barista and currently at Trader Joe's. Since moving to Harlem in 2020, he has served as president of his block association. His platform focuses on restoring balance and dignity for working people.

• James Keith — CEO of InclusionScore in New York, NY

  James Felton Keith is an engineer, economist, and entrepreneur running for the U.S. House to represent New York's 13th Congressional District [2.4]. Born in Detroit, he earned a B.S. from Tuskegee University, an M.S. from Harvard University, and an M.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University. Keith serves as the CEO of InclusionScore, managing DEI solutions for companies, and co-founded the Harlem Same Gender Loving Center. He previously ran for the District 13 seat in 2020.

• Oscar Romero — Chief Information Officer, NYC Civic Engagement Commission in New York, NY

  Oscar Romero is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 13th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the 2026 primary. Romero currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for the New York City Civic Engagement Commission. Running as a Democratic Socialist, his campaign platform focuses on issues such as universal healthcare, social housing, and free education, while emphasizing grassroots organizing and community engagement.

• Megan Rodriguez — College Consultant and Paralegal in NY

  Megan Rodriguez is a college consultant, paralegal, and Democratic activist. She is a candidate in the 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent New York's 13th Congressional District. At this time, limited public information is available regarding her specific campaign platform or detailed background.

• Candace Niles — Pharmacy Technician in NY

  Candace Niles is a pharmacy technician and a Democratic candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 13th Congressional District. She declared her candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.

• Michael Hano — Candidate for Representative in Congress in New York, NY

  Michael Hano is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, running to represent New York's 13th Congressional District [1.3]. Born and raised in Upper Manhattan, he currently resides in Washington Heights. Professionally, Hano makes a living selling specialty foods to exotic pet owners and has past experience as an animal wrangler and a teacher. A political newcomer, he first ran for the seat in the 2022 primary against incumbent Adriano Espaillat.

• Theo Chino-Tavarez — Democratic County Committee member in New York, NY

  Theo Chino-Tavarez is a political activist, former computer engineer, and current Democratic County Committee member running for the U.S. House to represent New York's 13th Congressional District. Born in France, Chino-Tavarez moved to New York City at a young age. He has a background in Management Information Systems and previously worked for Time Warner Cable. Identifying as a Social Democratic Socialist, his campaign priorities include public healthcare, housing, and government transparency.