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NY-12 Democratic nominee?
$467.7K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age35 years old (Nov 2, 1990)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationCornell University — B.S., Industrial & Labor Relations
Notable personal detailsAlex Bores is a Democratic politician serving in the New York State Assembly representing the 73rd District (in office since 2023) and a candidate for U.S. House in New York’s 12th Congressional District. He is a fifth-generation New Yorker who attended local public schools and later earned degrees from Cornell University and Georgia Tech. Before elected office, he worked as an engineer/data scientist, including roles at Palantir Technologies, and has focused in office on technology and AI-related policy alongside other legislative priorities.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports changing tax policy to raise revenue for public needs, including proposals to tax vacant land at its market value to increase city budget revenue. Has engaged with state budget negotiations and spoken in favor of fiscal measures that redirect revenue to public priorities.
Healthcare
Has supported actions to preserve local hospital services and has participated in nurse labor actions; has voted for specific state health-related bills (e.g., emergency medical service planning, medical aid in dying). No clear campaign-position statement advocating for ACA expansion, a public option, Medicare for All, or strongly market-oriented reforms was found on the campaign site or in cited records.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and strongly opposes mass deportation policies. Left a previous employer (Palantir) citing objections to its immigration/ICE work and has positioned himself against enforcement-first deportation agendas.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports expanding and protecting access to abortion and medication abortion via telemedicine; has cosponsored and voted for New York legislation to authorize and shield providers who prescribe abortion medication and to protect local providers from out-of-state legal actions.
Climate & Energy
Supports moving New York to 100% renewable energy and closing polluting power plants; has backed budget measures that fund environmental conservation and transportation programs. Positions emphasize aggressive clean-energy goals and eliminating local sources of air pollution.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports a nationwide ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines and has sponsored state legislation to study and promote personalized (“smart”) firearms as a safety measure. Advocates actions to reduce access to high-powered weapons and to make guns safer and less usable when stolen or misused.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Alex Bores is drawing attention in the crowded Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District after becoming the target of an ad campaign attacking his past work with Palantir, with critics alleging it tied to ICE-related tech that he says he did not work on. The race is intensifying ahead of the June 23, 2026 primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, with high-profile opponents and endorsements shaping the field. Bores is also scheduled to appear at a multi-candidate forum where voters will hear directly from the contenders.
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Articles
JIJoliet, IL Patch4 months ago
West Side Dems Host NY-12 Candidate Forum Thursday
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FCFast Company4 months ago
A Palantir co-founder is backing a group attacking Alex Bores over his work with… Palantir
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FNFox News3 months ago
JFK's grandson says he's 'outsider' in NYC congressional primary race
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CNCable News Network4 months ago
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, for US House seat
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Polls
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Alex Bores for NY-12 Democratic nominee?
United Federation of Teachers
Labor organization
United Federation of Teachers endorsed Alex Bores for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.9M
$2.2M
$1.4M
$718.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.9M
$2.4M
$490.5K
$32.7K
Source: FEC