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New York state Rep. Amanda Septimo plans primary against Rep. Ritchie Torres
Septimo is reportedly planning a primary challenge to Torres, and the article examines her record on Israel.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NY-15 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NY-15 (D)
Amanda Septimo
Amanda Septimo withdrew from the 2026 Democratic primary for New York’s 15th district.
Septimo withdrew from the 2026 primary for New York’s 15th congressional district.
Septimo began serving in the New York State Assembly in 2021 and was re-elected in 2024. In 2025, Septimo announced a campaign for New York’s 15th congressional district and later withdrew from the 2026 primary.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · NY-15 (2026)
- Result
- Withdrew
- Raised
- $11K
- Age
- 35
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $11K
- AGE
- 35
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Amanda Septimo at a glance
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STORIESAmanda Septimo’s career and background
- BORN
- January 3, 1991 · The Bronx, New York
- OCCUPATION
- politician
- PREVIOUS OFFICE
- Member of the New York State Assembly (2021-present)
2026 election: New York’s 15th District
THE 2026 RACE
Ritchie TorresDEMIncumbent · $6.9M raised
Jose VegaSPEAK THE TRUTH$291K raised
Andre EastonPARTY FOR SOCIALISM AND LIBERATION$73K raised
Gonzalo DuranCONSERVATIVE
PAST RESULTS
No earlier House or Senate results on record (ChamberLight’s results start in 2018).2026 NY-15 HOUSE RACE →Amanda Septimo’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $11K
- CASH ON HAND
- $11K
- SPENT
- $0
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $11K · 100%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Martinez, JuniorThe Hoodspitality Group, LLC · SELF EMPLOYED$4K
Lewis, DesmonAyden · FINANCE$4K
Lewis, DerrickErnst & Young · MANAGEMENT CONSULTING$4K
Jones, DariusNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$250
Carino, LillianNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$250
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
No independent expenditures reported for or against this candidate this cycle.Coverage
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New York state Rep. Amanda Septimo plans primary against Rep. Ritchie Torres
Septimo is reportedly planning a primary challenge to Torres, and the article examines her record on Israel.
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