Ritchie John Torres
US Representative
New York
Democrat
Torres prioritizes affordable housing, anti-poverty policy, and support for working families. He backs expanded healthcare access, funding for public housing, gun safety measures, and economic development in underserved communities. He also supports strong U.S. alliances abroad and policies aimed at stability and security.
About Ritchie John Torres
Ritchie Torres is a U.S. Representative from New York’s 15th District (the Bronx), serving since 2021. Raised in public housing by a single mother, he became the youngest NYC Council member at 25 and the first openly LGBTQ elected official from the Bronx. In Congress, he serves on the House Financial Services Committee and focuses on economic opportunity and housing.