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Adriano Espaillat

Democratic · Representative, NY ·13

Adriano Espaillat is the Democratic U.S. Representative (NY's 13th congressional district). The platform has 10 voting records on file (2018-2026) and 44 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
62 ELEVATED
Connection Density 20%
73 → 15
Donor Influence 15%
34 → 5
Silence Risk 25%
85 → 21
Contradiction Risk 25%
69 → 17
Intelligence Volume 15%
49 → 7
Constituency Deviation 0%
39 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Cook Partisan Voting Index: D+67
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 11.9%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Black or African American: 26.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic or Latino: 51.3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.9%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 12.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 22.0%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $53,573
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: New York State Equal Rights Amendment (Proposition 1, 2024) (2024) — passed, margin 61.7% Yes – 38.3% No statewide; overwhelmingly supported in NY-13
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 52 (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 61 (share 0.18)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.3)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: City College of New York (CUNY) (3000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Montefiore Health System (10000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Columbia University (16000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center (22000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: New York's 13th Congressional District encompasses Upper Manhattan (Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights) and parts of the northwest Bronx (Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill). It is the most Democratic district in New York with a Cook PVI of D+67. The district is a majority-minority community: Hispanic residents constitute 51.3% of…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: New York's 13th Congressional District encompasses Upper Manhattan (Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights) and parts of the northwest Bronx (Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill). It is the most Democratic district in New York with a Cook PVI of D+67. The district is a majority-minority community: Hispanic residents constitute 51.3% of the population, Black residents 26.6%, and White residents 19.4%. It is defined by severe economic stress: the median household income is $53,573, the poverty rate is 22.0%, and the homeownership rate is only 12.6%, making it overwhelmingly renter-dominated. Just 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree, and the unemployment rate is 11.9%. The district is transit-dependent with 56.9% of residents using public transportation and a mean commute of 39.6 minutes. Approximately 21% of residents lack a high school diploma, and median rent is $1,527.
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Voted nay on H.R. 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) on 2026-01-22: Voted against the GOP appropriations package. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, this vote put him in opposition to the funding mechanism for government operations, reflecting his progressive stance against Republican spending priorities.
primary · 2026-01-22 ✓ Verified
Voted yea on H.Res. 771 (Standing with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas (118th Congress)) on 2023-10-25: Voted in favor of a resolution expressing solidarity with Israel after the October 7 Hamas attack, aligning with his AIPAC funding. This vote was notable because progressive members of his caucus, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib, voted against it over concerns about Palestinian civilian casualties.
primary · 2023-10-25 ✓ Verified
Voted nay on H.R. 4665 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2023-09-28: Voted against the State Department appropriations bill. Consistent with progressive opposition to foreign operations funding but notable for a Foreign Affairs Committee member whose career top industry is Pro-Israel.
primary · 2023-09-28 ✓ Verified
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) political position Espaillat has publicly stated 'we must abolish ICE once and for all' and voted nay on H.Res. 990 supporting ICE in 2018.
Chuck Schumer affiliation Both are Democratic elected officials from New York, though no direct documented relationship is provided beyond shared party and state.
Kirsten Gillibrand affiliation Both are Democratic elected officials from New York, though no direct documented relationship is provided beyond shared party and state.
New York City Comptroller constituency government Espaillat's district falls under NYC Comptroller jurisdiction, but no direct relationship is documented.
US Department of Defense (Pentagon) voting record Espaillat voted against the NDAA for FY2023 and FY2025, opposing the defense budget from a progressive stance.
Rashida Tlaib voting record contrast Espaillat voted yea on H.Res. 771 standing with Israel while Tlaib voted against it over concerns about Palestinian civilian casualties.
Hakeem Jeffries affiliation Both are Democratic members of Congress from New York, though no direct documented relationship is provided beyond shared party and state.
House Appropriations Committee membership Espaillat is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, noted in his vote against the GOP appropriations package.
40 Acres PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00907766/
Rebuild America PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00881698/
Elect Dems Now PAC donor $8,500 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00880062/
Great Chain PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00832576/
Rebny Fedpac donor $6,300 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00806513/
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
La Bamba PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00753947/
Generation Go Leadership PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00683250/
Fighting For South Texas PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00660613/
1-800 Contacts Inc. PAC donor $7,500 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00621912/
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00617803/
Fair Shot PAC donor $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00574970/
BillVoteDateAlignment
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Nay 2026-09-03 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Local Access to Courts Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
statement_vs_disclosure 90/100
Platform: "Espaillat railed about 'defending democracy' on the anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot and has positioned himself as a champion of democratic norms."
Vote: on "An internal Manhattan Democratic Party ethics probe found Espaillat and three allies engaged in…"
Espaillat publicly positioned himself as a defender of democracy on the January 6 anniversary, yet a Manhattan Democratic Party ethics probe found he engaged in vote manipulation and voter suppression in his own party's 2023 election.
statement_vs_disclosure 60/100
Platform: "Espaillat has branded himself a progressive fighter and serves as Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, stating "I stand behind my original position that we must abolish ICE once and for all" and…
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Espaillat has branded himself a progressive fighter and serves as Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, stating "I stand behind my original position that we must abolish ICE once and for all" and positioning as a defender of marginalized communities.
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Vote: on "OpenSecrets data shows Espaillat's top 2023–2024 donor is AIPAC ($118,210), and his top…"
Espaillat's self-portrayal as a progressive champion for marginalized communities contrasts with his acceptance of $118,210 from AIPAC, the most powerful pro-Israel lobby, while constituents in his majority-minority district demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and his office was repeatedly protested.
Last silence detection: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:44:28 GMT (via scheduled run)
Response to AIPAC funding criticism from progressive constituents
938d silent
Expected position: As a self-described progressive and Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Whip whose top donor is AIPAC, Espaillat would be expected to address growing constituent concern over the influence of pro-Israel funding on his legislative…
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Expected position: As a self-described progressive and Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Whip whose top donor is AIPAC, Espaillat would be expected to address growing constituent concern over the influence of pro-Israel funding on his legislative record. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: In March 2024, pro-Palestine protesters shut down Espaillat's office, accusing him of taking $30,000+ from AIPAC while supporting policies that cause Palestinian suffering. Multiple arrests were made. In 2025, Justice Democrats recruited a primary challenger explicitly running against Espaillat's AIPAC funding. Espaillat has not issued a public statement directly addressing the contradiction between his progressive identity and his AIPAC funding. During this period, he has been active on press releases and public statements on other topics. Primary URL: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/pro-palestine-protestors-shut-down-office-of-new-york-rep-adriano-espaillat/3159240
In-person town hall on Gaza ceasefire during height of constituent demand
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Expected position: As NY-13's representative whose constituents organized vigils, marches, and a 1,000+ signature petition demanding a ceasefire town hall, Espaillat would be expected to engage publicly with his constituents on this issue. Evidence of…
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Expected position: As NY-13's representative whose constituents organized vigils, marches, and a 1,000+ signature petition demanding a ceasefire town hall, Espaillat would be expected to engage publicly with his constituents on this issue. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Constituents from Jewish Voice for Peace Action, NYC-DSA, and Uptown for Palestine repeatedly visited Espaillat's office demanding a town hall on a Gaza ceasefire. Organizers stated 'his office has been shut' during every vigil, march, and die-in. During this period, Espaillat was active on other fronts: he co-chaired the Latino-Jewish Congressional Caucus, issued statements on the October 7 attacks, and voted on House resolutions including H.Res. 771 (2023-10-25) standing with Israel. He did not hold a public town hall on the issue. Primary URL: https://socialists.nyc/press-releases/jewish-voice-for-peace-action-nyc-democratic-socialists-of-america-uptown-for-palestine-drop-off-ceasefire-petition-signed-by-over-1000-constituents-of-representative-adriano-espaillat-ny-13/
ideological & single-issue
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
party committees
Chc Bold PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: party committees
other / unclassified
National Council Of Textile Organizations Inc Political Action Committee, Elect Dems Now PAC, Rebuild America PAC, 40 Acres PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $8,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Waste Management Employees Better Government Fund, 1-800 Contacts Inc. PAC (amounts: $5,500 (2024), $7,500 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
colleagues' leadership pacs
PAC To The Future, Impact, Build America PAC, Democrats Reshaping America (Dreampac), Purpose PAC, Turquoise PAC, Off The Sidelines PAC, Doing Right - Results Action Unity Leadership PAC, Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), Fair Shot…
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PAC To The Future, Impact, Build America PAC, Democrats Reshaping America (Dreampac), Purpose PAC, Turquoise PAC, Off The Sidelines PAC, Doing Right - Results Action Unity Leadership PAC, Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), Fair Shot PAC, Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC, Generation Go Leadership PAC, La Bamba PAC, Great Chain PAC, AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America, Fighting For South Texas PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
40 Acres PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)
Rebuild America PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)
Elect Dems Now PAC Other / unclassified $8,500 (2026)
Great Chain PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Rebny Fedpac Real estate & construction $6,300 (2024)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2026)
La Bamba PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Generation Go Leadership PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Fighting For South Texas PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
1-800 Contacts Inc. PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $7,500 (2026)
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Fair Shot PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC) Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Doing Right - Results Action Unity Leadership PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Government Shutdown and Fiscal Responsibility 78 45 55
Israel and Foreign Policy 70 55 45
Veterans and National Defense 68 65 35
Economic Security and Poverty Reduction 90 68 32
Healthcare Access and ACA Protections 92 70 30
Climate and Environmental Protection 82 72 28
Public Education and Higher Education Funding 85 74 26
Housing Affordability and Rent Stabilization 94 75 25
Labor and Workers' Rights 83 76 24
Disaster Relief and Federal Assistance 75 80 20
Civil Rights and Anti-Discrimination 89 82 18
Immigration and Immigrant Rights 96 85 15
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No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]
Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 10 elected officials hold documented connections.
$3.5BDonor Contributions
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0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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