Polling Average
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NY-12 Democratic nominee?
$366.4K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age35 years old (Nov 2, 1990)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundState legislator
EducationHunter College High School
Notable personal detailsAlex Bores is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 73rd District (Manhattan’s East Side), first elected in 2022 and sworn in on 2023-01-01. Before elected office, he worked in consulting and the software/data sector, including roles at Palantir Technologies and later at Promise. He attended Hunter College High School, earned a B.S. from Cornell University, and an M.S. in computer science from Georgia Tech. He is a candidate for U.S. House in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports changing tax policy to raise revenue for public needs, including proposals to tax vacant land at its market value to increase city budget revenue. Has engaged with state budget negotiations and spoken in favor of fiscal measures that redirect revenue to public priorities.
Healthcare
Has supported actions to preserve local hospital services and has participated in nurse labor actions; has voted for specific state health-related bills (e.g., emergency medical service planning, medical aid in dying). No clear campaign-position statement advocating for ACA expansion, a public option, Medicare for All, or strongly market-oriented reforms was found on the campaign site or in cited records.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and strongly opposes mass deportation policies. Left a previous employer (Palantir) citing objections to its immigration/ICE work and has positioned himself against enforcement-first deportation agendas.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports expanding and protecting access to abortion and medication abortion via telemedicine; has cosponsored and voted for New York legislation to authorize and shield providers who prescribe abortion medication and to protect local providers from out-of-state legal actions.
Climate & Energy
Supports moving New York to 100% renewable energy and closing polluting power plants; has backed budget measures that fund environmental conservation and transportation programs. Positions emphasize aggressive clean-energy goals and eliminating local sources of air pollution.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports a nationwide ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines and has sponsored state legislation to study and promote personalized (“smart”) firearms as a safety measure. Advocates actions to reduce access to high-powered weapons and to make guns safer and less usable when stolen or misused.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 24, 2026
Alex Bores is in the news because of the crowded Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, where he has been polling as a contender and is drawing attention for his AI regulation record. Outside spending tied to AI interests is shaping the race, with Bores both getting support and facing attacks over his stance on the issue and his past work at Palantir. He has also faced scrutiny after reports about antisemitic social media posts by his father, which Bores said do not reflect his views.
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Articles
PPOLITICO5 days ago
AI spending reshapes race to replace Jerry Nadler
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RSRolling Stone2 months ago
Money Is Politics Is Killing America
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ANAM New York2 months ago
Schlossberg, Bores see early strength in NY-12 Congressional primary as first polls trickle in
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JIJoliet, IL Patch3 months ago
West Side Dems Host NY-12 Candidate Forum Thursday
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Polls
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Alex Bores for NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.9M
$2.2M
$1.4M
$718.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.9M
$2.4M
$490.5K
$32.7K
Source: FEC