NY-19 Republican nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCongressional candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationNew York
BackgroundCongressional candidate
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Notable personal detailsAlexander M. Portelli is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 19th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He filed with the Federal Election Commission as a challenger and has an authorized principal campaign committee, "PORTELLI FOR CONGRESS." He has described himself as a small business owner and previously owned Portelli’s Joe N’ Dough Cafe in Albany, New York.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate proposes eliminating federal income, payroll, and capital gains taxes for individuals and businesses earning under $1 million and abolishing the IRS, while replacing revenue with tariffs; he also calls to repeal federal fuel taxes and cap/reduce property taxes. Simultaneously, he supports sharply higher tax rates (over 50%) on very large companies profiting more than $500 million to help balance the federal budget.
Healthcare
Calls for eliminating Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and replacing them with an expanded VA-based public health option; proposes funding the replacement through tariffs and expects private insurers and hospitals to be forced to lower prices or exit the market.
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Immigration & Border
Advocates reversing the 1965 Immigration Act and reinforcing U.S. borders. Emphasizes stricter controls on immigration and a more enforcement-first approach to border policy.
Climate & Energy
Supports rebuilding New York’s energy grid emphasizing hydropower, nuclear, oil, and natural gas and prioritizes energy independence while opposing current utility companies serving the region. Positions emphasize expanding fossil fuel and nuclear generation alongside some clean sources rather than aggressive emissions limits or Green New Deal–style measures.
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