Thank you to my family, friends, and supporters who stood by me in this year’s congressional campaign. A heartfelt thank you to those who voted for me and placed their trust in my vision. I am deeply honored. Though we didn’t secure a victory this time, let me assure you: this is only the beginning. I am committed to a better Bronx, and my name will be back on the ballot. My team and I are already gearing up for the Mayoral race, and I look forward to sharing more about this soon.
In today’s society, David doesn’t always beat Goliath, but if we don’t rise to challenge those who hold the system, true progress will remain out of reach. I am proud to have led this fight and grateful for every conservative and Republican candidate who stood with us, pushing for change in our community.
The path to victory requires building a stronger foundation. For the Conservative Party to secure office, we need to invest in recruiting new members, elevating candidates to high-profile positions, and strengthening our community ties from the ground up. As I expand my reach, I am collaborating with leaders in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and soon I’ll be working closely with Queens and Long Island.
The Bronx saw no legislative wins this cycle, and that responsibility lies with us as a community. We want safer streets, better housing, and brighter futures, yet we hesitate to support those prepared to fight for these goals. Let’s change that together.
Though I didn’t win the seat I’ve spent my adult life preparing for, I do not count this as a loss. Congressman Ritchie Torres now knows he’ll continue to face challengers who are ready to hold him accountable. His reduced margin is a victory in itself, a message that incumbents can’t simply inherit their positions—they must earn them.
I hoped that President Trump’s influence in New York, along with an independent challenger, might sway more votes from the incumbent, narrowing the margin. Despite Torres’ lack of community involvement, refusal to debate, and reliance on super PAC funds, we made a strong stand, and the groundwork for future success has been laid.
With that in mind, I am taking every lesson learned, every resource gained, and every ounce of resolve from this campaign into the next race. In the coming weeks, I’ll be meeting with my team to launch our new campaign, and I look forward to building momentum with the public. Most importantly, I hope to earn your vote in the journey ahead. Thank you.
