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Antonio Reynoso

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Antonio Reynoso

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NY-07 Democratic nominee?

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JUN 27, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleOther

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age43 years old (May 9, 1983)

GenderMale

LocationNew York

BackgroundPolitician

EducationLe Moyne College (B.A.)

Notable personal detailsAntonio Reynoso is an American politician and community organizer serving as Brooklyn Borough President (2022–present). He previously represented New York City Council District 34 (2014–2021), covering parts of Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint, and Ridgewood. He co-founded New Kings Democrats and worked earlier as a community organizer. He is the son of Dominican immigrants and was raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports reforming tax policies to make them more equitable, opposing tax giveaways and abatements for large developers and seeking to fund expanded government programs and housing/health investments. Has sponsored or supported measures that protect nonprofits from unfair tax liabilities and has pushed for redirecting public funds toward services for working-class communities.

Healthcare

Antonio Reynoso has prioritized expanding and funding public health services in Brooklyn, directing significant capital to NYC Health + Hospitals and initiatives focused on maternal and women’s health, infrastructure upgrades, and community health centers. His actions emphasize strengthening public hospitals and increasing access to care through targeted local investments rather than proposing federal-level privatization or single-payer replacement.

Immigration & Border

Supports protecting immigrants and asylum seekers, expanding local assistance (legal help and work-authorization support), opposing ICE enforcement actions in Brooklyn, and providing housing/support for new arrivals. Advocates for preserving Temporary Protected Status for vulnerable nationalities and coordinating city, state, and federal resources to serve asylum seekers.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports unrestricted access to reproductive care and abortion, affirming a pro-choice position and committing to defend reproductive rights.

Climate & Energy

Supports transitioning away from fossil fuels and advancing aggressive climate targets, expanding renewable energy and public renewables, investing in solar and green jobs, and opposing fossil‑fuel infrastructure projects. Advocates for implementing New York State climate laws and expanding clean‑energy programs for Brooklyn communities.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports removing illegal guns from Brooklyn streets, addressing the flow of guns into the city, and investing in upstream solutions (mental health and social services) alongside public-safety measures rather than relying solely on more policing. Emphasizes both immediate public-safety actions to take guns off the street and longer-term investments to address root causes of gun violence.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 19, 2026

Antonio Reynoso is in the news because he has emerged as a leading candidate in New York’s 7th Congressional District Democratic primary. He recently unveiled a Puerto Rico-focused platform covering issues like political status, federal oversight, Medicaid funding, energy accountability, and land speculation. He also picked up an endorsement from outgoing Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who has said she prefers him as her successor.

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Articles

ANAM New York18 hours ago