EducationStony Brook University

Notable personal detailsJaliel Amador is a Democratic candidate who filed to run for the U.S. House in New York’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. His campaign materials describe him as born and raised in Washington Heights, and as having worked helping small businesses and local organizations grow while also serving as a teacher in New York City public schools. His authorized principal campaign committee was registered with the FEC as “JALIEL AMADOR FOR CONGRESS.”