Congressman Ritchie Torres Endorses Governor Kathy Hochul

NEW YORK – Congressman Ritchie Torres today endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term. Representative Torres is the tenth New York State congressional member to endorse the governor, joining Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Carolyn Maloney, Sean Patrick Maloney, Gregory Meeks, Kathleen Rice, Paul Tonko, Jerry Nadler, Brian Higgins, and Joe Morelle.

First elected in 2020, Congressman Torres currently represents New York’s 15th Congressional District which includes the western and southern portions of the Bronx. He is a member of the Committee on Financial Services and serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security. Prior to joining Congress, Representative Torres served for seven years on the New York City Council, where he became the first openly LGBTQ elected official from the Bronx.

“Throughout his career in public service, Ritchie Torres has been a tireless fighter for the Bronx, representing one of our nation’s most diverse and vibrant communities,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “Whether as a New York City Council member or in the halls of Congress, Ritchie has advanced and championed strong, progressive policies that matter to every day New Yorkers. I am proud to have Congressman Torres standing with me in my campaign for a full term and look forward to working closely with him to keep our communities safe, create good-paying jobs, and lower costs for working families.”

“I am proudly endorsing Governor Kathy Hochul because of her proven record fighting for New Yorkers,” said Congressman Ritchie Torres. “Governor Hochul and I share a commitment to advancing the needs of working families and delivering results for our communities. I am thrilled to stand with Governor Hochul as we address New York’s most pressing challenges and usher in a brighter future for all.”