Jaliel Amador
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
NY-13 Democratic nominee?
$718.2K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — NY-13 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
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
Show moreShow less
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.
SourcesShowHide
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 as a Democratic candidate in New York’s 13th Congressional District, where he is challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a closely watched primary. The race has drawn attention because of tensions inside the Democratic Party, including criticism over Israel policy, fundraising, endorsements, and a campaign giveaway that drew election-law scrutiny. Recent coverage also places his race in the broader wave of Democratic primary fights between establishment and progressive candidates.
Democratic socialist candidate's giveaway raises election law concerns
9 Surprising Hidden Players in the Socialist Breakout
What to Watch For in the NY Primary: Key Races and Why They Matter
New York Lawmakers Target Prediction Markets as NHL's Rangers Ink Polymarket Deal
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls
- Endorsements