NY-11 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsMichael DeCillis is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 11th Congressional District (Staten Island and parts of South Brooklyn). His public-service career has included work as an EMS paramedic and 9/11 first responder, an NYPD police officer, a civil litigation attorney, and a special education teacher. He has also worked in government roles including serving as chief of staff in the New York State Assembly.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes affordability for working families, criticizes recent large tax cuts for billionaires, and says government should serve everyone rather than wealthy interests. His campaign prioritizes addressing stagnant wages and rising costs for housing, healthcare, and groceries and highlights support for well-paid labor markets and strong unions.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes reducing healthcare costs and expanding access, listing healthcare affordability as a campaign priority and criticizing the incumbent for votes that cut funding to community health centers. He frames healthcare affordability alongside wages, housing, and groceries as issues to address for families. No public materials located advocate for single‑payer/Medicare for All or for privatization/ACA repeal.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants from aggressive federal enforcement actions and criticized the incumbent for backing a nationwide ICE crackdown; emphasizes opposition to inhumane immigration policies while focusing his campaign on democratic protections and economic issues. His campaign site lists broad priorities but does not provide a detailed immigration platform.
News
Michael DeCillis won the Democratic primary in New York’s 11th Congressional District and will now face Republican incumbent Nicole Malliotakis in the general election. The race drew attention because his primary opponent, Allison Ziogas, had already suspended her campaign but stayed on the ballot, creating a so-called "ghost primary" and a ballot dispute. DeCillis is now the Democratic nominee as the Staten Island contest moves into the November campaign.
DeCillis clears ‘ghost primary.’ Now, Congress fight against Staten Island’s Malliotakis looms
Staten Island primary day showdowns: A ghost race, a litmus test, a statewide battle (video)
Ex-NYPD officer Michael DeCillis wins Democratic primary in New York
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Michael DeCillis for NY-11 Democratic nominee?
New York Muslim Action Network
Political organization
Michael DeCillis' campaign site lists the New York Muslim Action Network as an endorser.
Staten Island Action Coalition
Advocacy group
The Staten Island Action Coalition backed Michael DeCillis for Congress.
Staten Island Democratic Party
Public figure
The Staten Island Democratic Party endorsed Michael DeCillis for NY-11.
Stonewall Democrats of NYC
Public endorsement
Stonewall Democrats of NYC endorsed Michael DeCillis for NY-11.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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