Jennifer Gutiérrez
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
NY-07 Democratic nominee?
$636.2K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
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$636.2KJUN 30, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age39 years old (Sep 14, 1986)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationState University of New York at Albany — B.A.
Notable personal detailsJennifer Gutiérrez is a New York City Council member representing District 34 (Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Ridgewood), in office since January 1, 2022. She previously worked as a community organizer and served as chief of staff to Council Member Antonio Reynoso. She is Queens-born and is the daughter of Colombian immigrants, and she earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax incentives for economic development (e.g., reinstating a biotechnology tax credit) while backing municipal budgets that preserve or expand public services and social programs. Advocates progressive budget priorities as a member and leader of the City Council Progressive Caucus.
Healthcare
Supports expanding public-health programs and maternal health services, including city-funded doula care, a Doula Bill of Rights, and education campaigns for safe use of opioid-use-disorder treatments in pregnancy. Prioritizes equitable access to reproductive and perinatal care and public interventions to improve maternal outcomes. Emphasis is on city-level program expansion and regulatory measures to increase access and oversight.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting and assisting immigrants and asylum seekers, expanding access to services and work authorization for new arrivals, and advancing pro-immigrant city budget priorities. Focuses on connecting asylum seekers to healthcare, benefits, housing, and legal/employment resources and advocating for expedited federal work authorization for asylum seekers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, describes New York City as a safe haven for people seeking abortion care, and advocates municipal funding and legal protections for reproductive rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports renewable energy development and stronger local climate resilience and environmental justice measures, has opposed expansion of certain natural gas infrastructure in heavily impacted neighborhoods, and backed Council resolutions encouraging public renewable buildout and adoption of state climate pledges.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports city-level gun-violence prevention initiatives including outreach for gun buy-back programs and creation of a three‑digit gun‑violence intervention hotline; sponsors legislation focused on community-based crisis intervention and prevention. Serves on the City Council Committee on Public Safety and has backed non‑criminal interventions and service‑oriented responses to reduce gun violence.
Latest News
Jennifer Gutiérrez is in the news because the Democratic primary in New York’s 7th Congressional District has been decided, with Claire Valdez winning the nomination. Recent reports say Valdez is now widely expected to win the general election in the heavily Democratic Brooklyn seat. The coverage also places the race in the broader fight for House control and the possible growth of the progressive Squad.
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