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Jose Vega
Jose Vega (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 15th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Jose Vega was born in New York, New York. He attended Bronx Community College. His career experience includes working as a barista. He has been affiliated with Schiller Institute and LaRouche Organization.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: New York's 15th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House New York District 15
Jon LaTona, Andre Easton, and Jose Vega are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 15 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Jon LaTona (D) | |
| Andre Easton (Independent) | ||
 | Jose Vega (Independent) | |
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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 Vega in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
Jose Vega completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vega's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Stop The Genocide
- Rebuild the Bronx
- Peace Through Development
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Campaign website
Vega’s campaign website stated the following:
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“ I am running to break down the barriers that silence the people's voices. We must empower citizens to reclaim their stake in government, restore trust, and dismantle corruption. Together, we can restore faith in a government that truly serves its people.” JOSE VEGA Stop the Genocide Peace Through Development Rebuild the Bronx[2] |
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| —Jose Vega’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House New York District 15 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 9, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jose Vega for Congress 2024, “Home,” accessed October 25, 2024
