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Theo Chino-Tavarez
Democrat
Theo Chino-Tavarez
NY-13 Democratic nominee?
$236.9K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBitcoin entrepreneur
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
LocationNew York
BackgroundBitcoin entrepreneur
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Notable personal detailsTheo Bruce Chino-Tavarez is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He previously ran for New York City Public Advocate in 2021 under the name Theo Chino / Theo Bruce Chino Tavarez. He has described himself publicly as a bitcoin entrepreneur and has been involved in New York City political organizing.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports progressive economic policies including Universal Basic Income and Medicare for All, proposes simplifying and expanding tax/fee transparency and filing (e.g., 'NYC Return Free Filing for Income Taxes'), and emphasizes measures to support small businesses and stronger public spending on services. These platform items indicate support for moderate tax/administrative changes and expanded social programs.
Healthcare
Theo Chino-Tavarez lists healthcare as part of his platform but does not provide specific policy proposals on his campaign site or linked pages, leaving his precise stance on issues (e.g., public option, Medicare for All, or market-based reforms) unclear.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate’s platform calls for abolishing ICE and keeping federal immigration enforcement out of the city, reflecting support for limiting enforcement presence and protecting immigrant communities. Immigration-related items on the campaign platform are framed within a broader progressive policy agenda favoring humanitarian and community protections.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s public platform contains a few environmental items—preventing plastics and garbage from reaching the Atlantic Ocean and reviewing utility franchise agreements—but does not present detailed climate or energy policy such as emissions targets, clean energy investments, or fossil fuel phase-out. Public materials emphasize local sanitation/ocean cleanup and general regulatory review rather than specific federal climate or energy proposals. Available sources do not show support for or opposition to major climate policy instruments (e.g., Green New Deal, carbon pricing) or clear stanc
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 16, 2026
Theo Chino-Tavarez is in the news as a candidate in the lead-up to New York’s June 23, 2026 congressional primaries. The coverage says these races could affect the balance between Democratic factions and decide who advances to the general election. The summary does not report any final result or a specific new development about his own race.
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NY-13 Democratic nominee?
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