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Gonzalo Duran
Gonzalo Duran (Republican Party, Conservative Party, United Alliance Party) is running for election for New York City Public Advocate. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. The Republican and Conservative Party primaries for this office on June 24, 2025, were canceled.
Duran (Republican Party) also ran for election for Mayor of New York. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 24, 2025.
Biography
Gonzalo Duran was born in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2011. Duran earned a high school diploma from DeWitt Clinton High School and a bachelor's degree from Fordham University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a CEO.[1]
Elections
2025
Public advocate
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for New York City Public Advocate
Incumbent Jumaane Williams, Gonzalo Duran, and Martin Dolan are running in the general election for New York City Public Advocate on November 4, 2025.
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 | Jumaane Williams (D / Working Families Party) | |
 | Gonzalo Duran (R / Conservative Party / United Alliance Party) | |
 | Martin Dolan (Unity Party) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Public Advocate
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jumaane Williams in round 1 .
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Total votes: 956,868 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Public Advocate
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Gonzalo Duran in round 1 .
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Angela Aquino (R)
Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Primary for New York City Public Advocate
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Gonzalo Duran in round 1 .
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Working Families Party primary election
Working Families Primary for New York City Public Advocate
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jumaane Williams in round 1 .
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Endorsements
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Mayor
See also: Mayoral election in New York, New York (2025)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Mayor of New York
The following candidates are running in the general election for Mayor of New York on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Eric Adams (Safe&Affordable Party / EndAntiSemitism Party) | |
 | Zohran Mamdani (D / Working Families Party) | |
 | Curtis Sliwa (R / Protect Animals Party) | |
 | Irene Estrada (Conservative Party) | |
 | Andrew Cuomo (Fight and Deliver Party) | |
 | James Walden (Integrity Party) (Unofficially withdrew) | |
| Joseph Hernandez (Quality of Life Party) | ||
 | Jean Anglade (Independent) (Write-in) | |
 | Montell Moseley (Independent) (Write-in) | |
 | Karen Stachel (Independent) (Write-in) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Gutierrez (Independent)
- Abbey Laurel-Smith (Independent)
- Gowri Krishna (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Zohran Mamdani in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 1,071,730 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Deirdre Levy (D)
- Cleopatra Fitzgerald (D)
- Corinne Fisher (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Curtis Sliwa in round 1 .
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kris Lord (R)
- Joe Alny (R)
- James Manning (R)
- Gonzalo Duran (R)
- Naomi Coley (R)
- Fátimazöhra Nouinou (R)
- John Harris (R)
- Ronen Nahom (R)
- David Rem (R)
- Darren Dione Aquino (R)
- Montell Moseley (R)
Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Irene Estrada in round 1 .
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Working Families Party primary election
Working Families Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Gowri Krishna in round 1 .
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: New York's 15th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 15th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
New York's 15th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 15
Incumbent Ritchie Torres defeated Gonzalo Duran and Jose Vega in the general election for U.S. House New York District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ritchie Torres (D) | 76.2 | 130,392 |
| Gonzalo Duran (R / Conservative Party) | 21.0 | 36,010 | |
 | Jose Vega (LaRouche Party) | 2.4 | 4,086 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 607 | ||
| Total votes: 171,095 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ritchie Torres advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Gonzalo Duran advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 15.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Gonzalo Duran advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 15.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Duran in this election.
2023
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2023)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 17
Incumbent Rafael Salamanca Jr. defeated Rosaline Nieves and Gonzalo Duran in the general election for New York City Council District 17 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rafael Salamanca Jr. (D) | 84.8 | 3,693 |
| Rosaline Nieves (R) | 10.6 | 461 | ||
| Gonzalo Duran (Conservative Party) | 4.2 | 182 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 4,356 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 17
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Rafael Salamanca Jr. in round 1 .
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gonzalo Duran (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 17
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Rosaline Nieves in round 1 .
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Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Primary for New York City Council District 17
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Gonzalo Duran in round 1 .
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Duran in this election.
Campaign themes
2025
Public advocate
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mayor
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
Gonzalo Duran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Duran's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Currently, Duran serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Devil Dog USA Incorporated, Vice Chairman of the Bronx County Conservative Party, District Leader for the 79th Assembly District, Chaplain, talk show host for Vet Talk, radio host, senior reporter for the Bronx Daily, and a mentor to at-risk teens. He is also a candidate for New York Congress District 15 in the Bronx.
Duran's notable accolades include being a Nasdaq opener, receiving the Father of the Year award for New York City, and being named Veteran of the Year for the Bronx, among numerous other recognitions. His work has been featured in major media outlets including Fox & Friends, ABC Tiempo, CBS 2, News12, and BronxNet. Additionally, his work has been covered in the New York Daily News, the Bronx Times, Norwood News, and the Riverdale Press.
Duran's current focus in the nonprofit sector is to help veterans transition back into their communities and involve youth to support objectives in patriotism, military service, and future organizational membership. His political goal is to increase the Conservative Party's numbers in New York City and boost opposition in legislative offices, aiming to elect the first Conservative Party member in decades.- I have spent my entire life in pursuit of the American Dream. However, due to factors beyond my control such as inflation and the fluctuating economy, it has continually slipped through my fingers despite my relentless efforts. If this country does not change, I fear I may never achieve it. I know many other Americans are suffering too and I firmly believe I can offer more effective solutions than those currently in office. For example, the way we spend our tax dollars is a major problem. We need more transparency in where our money is going, a better return on our funds, and the ability to safeguard against those who would take advantage of us. By addressing these issues, we can ensure that the American Dream is within reach for everyone.
- One important characteristic I bring to the table is my leadership ability. I have spent my entire adult life serving my country, veterans nationwide, my communities, and the people of the Bronx. I have done this in various roles, including as an executive in the nonprofit sector, a chaplain, and a community advocate addressing issues affecting both New York City and the nation. I have earned everything through hard work and consistency. Over the last twenty years, my work has been documented, published in the media, and validated by visible results. I do not flip-flop on issues and am willing to fight for causes that, while not always popular, are the most promising for our future.
- My greatest gift has been my ability to unite individuals, community members, and leaders to collaborate and pool resources, avoiding the negativity often seen in similar situations. I have achieved this by working with representatives, leaders, and constituents from opposing parties. To make the necessary changes, we must work together. I believe my diplomatic skills would greatly benefit the House of Representatives and, in turn, better serve the people.
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2023
Gonzalo Duran did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 29, 2024
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