Jaliel Amador
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
NY-13 Democratic nominee?
$718.2K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
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0.1%chance to win
$718.2KJUN 30, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleHealthcare sales executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundHealthcare sales executive
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Notable personal detailsJaliel Amador is a Democratic former candidate for the U.S. House in New York's 13th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He filed as a challenger with the FEC and ran an authorized committee, Jaliel Amador for Congress. In 2026, he ended his campaign and publicly endorsed incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat for reelection.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Jaliel Amador's campaign materials state a goal to make healthcare easier to access and list healthcare among priorities for simplifying services and advocating for residents, but they do not lay out specific policy proposals or indicate support for particular reforms such as a public option or Medicare for All.
Latest News
Jaliel Amador is in the news because his campaign is facing election-law scrutiny over an early-voting giveaway tied to ice cream. The campaign promoted a token for people who showed an early-voting sticker, while saying it did not require proof of voting for a specific candidate. He is also running against incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 2026 Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District.
Endorsements
1Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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