Jaliel Amador
NY-13 Democratic nominee?
$623.0K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTeacher (New York City public schools)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundTeacher (New York City public schools)
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EducationStony Brook University
Notable personal detailsJaliel Amador is a New York City educator and community member from Washington Heights who ran as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York’s 13th Congressional District in the 2025–2026 cycle. He has described a professional background supporting small businesses and local organizations, and serving as a teacher/substitute teacher in New York City public schools. He later announced he suspended his congressional campaign and endorsed Rep. Adriano Espaillat for reelection.
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Healthcare
Jaliel Amador's campaign materials state a goal to make healthcare easier to access and list healthcare among priorities for simplifying services and advocating for residents, but they do not lay out specific policy proposals or indicate support for particular reforms such as a public option or Medicare for All.
News
A New York assemblyman reintroduced a bill that would restrict prediction markets, barring bets on individual sports matches, war, and more.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
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