I am honored to accept the endorsement of the Bronx Conservative Party as a candidate for the United States Congress in New York’s 15th Congressional District.
When I met with the delegates and members of the Bronx Conservative Party, I was deliberate and direct. I made one thing unmistakably clear. My number one priority in this race is to fight socialism. That was the central message of that meeting, and it remains the driving force of this campaign.
Although I hold many positions and have fought on numerous issues over the years, including veterans’ advocacy, family values, community stability, and quality of life, the unchecked expansion of socialism is the greatest threat facing the Bronx, New York, and this country today. It is the root cause behind failing institutions, declining public safety, rising dependency, and the erosion of opportunity for working families. Fighting it is not one issue among many for me. It is the priority.
Three years ago, I made the decision to leave the Democratic Party because I could no longer support a system that was moving further away from accountability, personal responsibility, and community self determination. While I recently considered returning, I ultimately chose not to. I am staying with the Conservative Party because it is the only party in New York with ballot access that is willing to clearly and consistently stand up against socialism.
More importantly, the Bronx Conservative Party is leading that fight. While others hesitate or soften their positions, Bronx Conservatives have shown the courage to draw a clear line and defend the values that working families depend on. That leadership matters, especially here in the 15th Congressional District.
The consequences of failed policy are visible across the Bronx. Government transparency is lacking, and residents are rightfully asking where their money is going. It is not reaching our communities in ways that improve safety, stability, or opportunity. Public safety has deteriorated, regardless of what statistics may claim, people feel it every day. Housing is necessary, but reckless overdevelopment is dismantling neighborhoods, displacing families, and replacing affordable single family communities with housing many cannot afford.
The middle class is being hollowed out. Too many residents feel trapped, with nothing left to strive for. People are pushed either toward permanent public assistance or toward unethical and unsustainable paths to survive, while the middle class disappears. That is not progress. I want to restore the power to choose your life and your future back into your hands.
This campaign will not be easy, but I believe many across the borough, the county, and especially within the 15th Congressional District are ready for leadership that speaks plainly and acts decisively. This campaign is for those who know something is wrong and are tired of being ignored.
As I formally transition into my candidacy, I am putting the structure in place to run a serious and disciplined campaign. That includes building the right team, preparing for the work ahead, and organizing a campaign that reflects strength, clarity, and purpose.
I will need your support. That support includes financial contributions, but just as importantly, it includes volunteers willing to canvass, organize, and stand with me in this fight. Together, we are building a campaign rooted in accountability, opportunity, and real solutions.
I do not take this responsibility lightly. I have spent years preparing for this moment, and I am ready to serve. I want to help the Bronx and this country to the best of my abilities. But it all begins with you, your support, and your vote.
I am grateful to my fellow conservatives, the communities I have worked alongside, and to this great nation we live in, a nation where a kid from the Bronx can still stand up, speak the truth, and fight for the future without fear.
Thank you.
Gonzalo Duran
Candidate for Congress New York’s 15th District
Putting the Bronx and America First