Jaliel Amador
NY-13 Democratic nominee?
$718.2K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSubstitute teacher (New York City public schools)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundSubstitute teacher (New York City public schools)
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EducationStony Brook University
Notable personal detailsJaliel Amador is a New York City educator and former candidate for U.S. House in New York’s 13th Congressional District. His campaign website states he was born and raised in Washington Heights and has worked helping small businesses and local organizations grow while serving as a substitute teacher in New York City public schools. His principal campaign committee, “JALIEL AMADOR FOR CONGRESS,” was registered with the FEC in 2025 for NY-13. In a campaign update posted on his website, he said he suspended his congressional campaign and endorsed Rep. 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
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.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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