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DemocratRunning for NY-13 U.S. House · 2026
Adriano Espaillat
Adriano de Jesús Espaillat Rodríguez is a Dominican-American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 13th congressional district since 2017. He is the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, as well as the first Dominican-American and first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in Congress. Previously, he served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2016 and in the New York State Assembly from 1997 to 2010; he is the first Dominican-born American elected to a state house in the United States. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Born 1954 · Santiago , Dominican Republic
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-05
Adriano Espaillat, a Dominican-American politician who has served as U.S. representative for New York's 13th congressional district since 2017, is running for the House seat in 2026. Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, he was the first Dominican-American and first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in Congress. He previously served in the New York State Assembly and Senate, and has raised roughly $2 million for his campaign.
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Espaillat's money comes from.
D
26/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — small-dollar reliance is the weak spot.
3 watch items · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance2
1% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence20
20% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding53
47% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure29
$5.0M in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Espaillat did in office.
MeasureYearAction
Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act
Became Public Law No: 118-235.
2023
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 511 West 165th Street in New York, Ne
Became Public Law No: 116-234.
2019
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 99 Macombs Place in New York, New Yor
Became Public Law No: 115-211.
2017
Became law
Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S
2026
Sponsored
Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by th
2026
Sponsored
Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026
Sponsored
Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Espaillat votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Espaillat
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
24
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 585 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Democrats · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1996Member of the New York State Assembly
1996–2010
2010Member of the State Senate of New York
2010–2016
2017United States representative
since 2017
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$2.1M
Raised
$1.5M
Spent
$963k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
1% small (<$200)79% large indiv.20% PAC
53% in-state · 47% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-06-03 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Espaillat and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Democrat · NY-13 U.S. House
Adriano Espaillat
Adriano de Jesús Espaillat Rodríguez is a Dominican-American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 13th congressional district since 2017. He is the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, as well as the first Dominican-American and first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in Congress. Previously, he served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2016 and in the New York State Assembly from 1997 to 2010; he is the first Dominican-born American elected to a state house in the United States. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
$2.1M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-05Adriano Espaillat, a Dominican-American politician who has served as U.S. representative for New York's 13th congressional district since 2017, is running for the House seat in 2026. Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, he was the first Dominican-American and first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in Congress. He previously served in the New York State Assembly and Senate, and has raised roughly $2 million for his campaign.
Governing & voting record
Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act
2023 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 511 West 165th Street in New York, Ne
2019 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 99 Macombs Place in New York, New Yor
2017 · BECAME LAW
Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1996Member of the New York State Assembly
1996–2010
2010Member of the State Senate of New York
2010–2016
2017United States representative
since 2017
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Espaillat's money comes from.
D
26/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — small-dollar reliance is the weak spot.
3 watch items · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance2
1% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence20
20% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding53
47% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure29
$5.0M in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Espaillat votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Espaillat
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
24
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 585 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Democrats · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$2.1M
Raised
$1.5M
Spent
$963k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
1% small (<$200)79% large indiv.20% PAC
53% in-state · 47% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-06-03 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)