
Michael DeCillis
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
General Election
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Michael DeCillis is trading at 6% to win the NY-11 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
Latest News
Michael DeCillis won the Democratic primary in New York’s 11th Congressional District and is now the nominee to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. The race drew attention because his opponent had suspended her campaign but stayed on the ballot, creating a so-called "ghost primary." More recently, Staten Island Democrats have been dealing with fallout from a leaked recording tied to the race, prompting an internal investigation and possible rule changes.
Endorsements
13Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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