Jaliel Amador
NY-13 Democratic nominee?
$168.6K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleTeacher (New York City public schools)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundTeacher (New York City public schools)
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Notable personal detailsJaliel Amador filed as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. His campaign website states he was born and raised in Washington Heights, has worked helping small businesses and local organizations grow, and serves as a teacher in New York City public schools. The website also states he suspended his campaign and endorsed incumbent Adriano Espaillat for reelection.
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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.
News
A New York assemblyman reintroduced a bill that would restrict prediction markets, barring bets on individual sports matches, war, and more.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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