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Ritchie Torres
Democratic · Incumbent
U.S. representative since 2021; former New York City Council member.
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Congestion pricing
Leaning keep
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
In April 2026 Torres joined the MTA to mark the first Bronx air-quality project paid for by congestion pricing mitigation funds. He has called himself a supporter of the toll while objecting to truck traffic shifting to the Cross Bronx Expressway, and in 2024 he questioned the governor's pause of the toll.
Office of Rep. Ritchie Torres · 2026-04-01
Rep. Ritchie Torres Joins MTA and NYC DOT at Hunts Point to Mark Major Clean Air Milestone
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Office of Rep. Ritchie Torres · 2024-06-05
Rep. Ritchie Torres Releases Official Statement on Congestion Pricing Delay
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Immigration
Stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
In June 2025 Torres signed a letter urging Albany to pass the New York for All Act, which would bar state and local resources, including police, from being used for federal immigration enforcement. In November 2024 he had said the state should work with federal authorities to remove violent criminals.
Office of Rep. Nydia Velázquez · 2025-06-10
Velázquez Leads NY House Democrats Urging Passage of New York for All Act
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New York Post (via AOL)
Rep. Ritchie Torres distances himself from past lefty positions on immigration while eying run for NY governor
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Torres cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025, which would limit restrictions on abortion services, on the day it was introduced. In 2025 he also cosponsored bills on abortion coverage and on interstate access to abortion.
Congress.gov · 2025-06-24
H.R.12 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2025: Cosponsors
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GovInfo
Congressional Record Index 2025: Torres, Ritchie
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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