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Jonathan Rinaldi
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 4, 2025

Personal
Birthplace
New York
Profession
Consultant
Contact

Jonathan Rinaldi (Republican Party) ran for election to the New York City Council to represent District 29. He lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Biography

Jonathan Rinaldi was born in New York. His career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)

General election

General election for New York City Council District 29

Incumbent Lynn Schulman defeated Jonathan Rinaldi in the general election for New York City Council District 29 on November 4, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
Lynn Schulman (D)
 
72.4
 
26,447
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Jonathan Rinaldi (R)
 
27.6
 
10,063

Total votes: 36,510
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 29

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Lynn Schulman in round 1 .


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Republican primary election

Republican Primary for New York City Council District 29

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jonathan Rinaldi in round 1 .


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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rinaldi in this election.

2024

New York State Assembly

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024

General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 28

Incumbent Andrew Hevesi defeated Jonathan Rinaldi in the general election for New York State Assembly District 28 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andrew Hevesi
Andrew Hevesi (D)
 
58.6
 
28,376
Image of Jonathan Rinaldi
Jonathan Rinaldi (R / We the People Party / Truth Party) Candidate Connection
 
41.1
 
19,900
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
117

Total votes: 48,393
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Hevesi advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 28.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Jonathan Rinaldi advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 28.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rinaldi in this election.


U.S. House

See also: New York's 14th Congressional District election, 2024

New York's 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

New York's 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 14

Incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated Tina Forte in the general election for U.S. House New York District 14 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Working Families Party / D)
 
68.9
 
132,714
Image of Tina Forte
Tina Forte (R / Conservative Party)
 
30.7
 
59,078
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
759

Total votes: 192,551
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 14

Incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated Marty Dolan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 14 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
 
81.8
 
20,136
Image of Marty Dolan
Marty Dolan Candidate Connection
 
17.7
 
4,355
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
113

Total votes: 24,604
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Tina Forte advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 14.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Tina Forte advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 14.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 14.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rinaldi in this election.

2023

See also: City elections in New York, New York (2023)

General election

General election for New York City Council District 24

Incumbent James Gennaro defeated Jonathan Rinaldi in the general election for New York City Council District 24 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
James Gennaro (D)
 
74.3
 
7,383
Image of Jonathan Rinaldi
Jonathan Rinaldi (R / Conservative Party / Medical Freedom Party / Parent Party)
 
23.4
 
2,322
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.3
 
226

Total votes: 9,931
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 24

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: James Gennaro in round 1 .


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Republican primary election

Republican Primary for New York City Council District 24

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jonathan Rinaldi in round 1 .


Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Conservative Party primary election

Conservative Primary for New York City Council District 24

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Jonathan Rinaldi in round 1 .


Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rinaldi in this election.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jonathan Rinaldi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.

2024

New York State Assembly

Candidate Connection

Jonathan Rinaldi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rinaldi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Jonathan Rinaldi, also known as 'Responsible Rinaldi,' is running for State Assembly District 28 in Queens. With a background in architecture and previous City Council candidacy, he prioritizes community well-being, transparency, and practical policies, addressing key issues such as public safety, healthcare, education, parental rights, and affordable housing.
As a candidate for State Assembly District 28 in Queens, I am passionate about policies that directly impact our community's well-being, including safety, healthcare, education, parental rights, and affordable housing. I'm dedicated to improving residents' lives through practical policies and responsible budgeting.

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U.S. House

Jonathan Rinaldi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2023

Jonathan Rinaldi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary


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Jonathan Rinaldi campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New York State Assembly District 28Lost general$0 $0
2024* U.S. House New York District 14Withdrew primary$0 N/A**
Grand total$0 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 28, 2024