Republican Primary — June 23, 2026 · NY-19
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I'm Alexander Portelli — Marine veteran, small business owner, farmer, and father. I'm running for Congress because no one else is fighting for the platform New Yorkers actually need.
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U.S. Marine
Combat-Ready Service
50+
Countries Traveled
1,100+
Signatures Collected Personally
Zero
PAC Money Accepted
I feel morally compelled to run for the sake of my 4-year-old son's future — and the future of every family in New York's 19th District.
— Alexander Portelli, Candidate for NY-19
Not Your Typical Politician
Alex Portelli didn't come up through party ranks or inherit a political network. He built everything through hard work — and he's bringing that same grit to Congress.
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Alex served his country before building a life as a civilian entrepreneur. He knows what it means to sacrifice, to serve, and to get the mission done.
Citizen of the World
Alex has backpacked through more than 50 countries. He understands how America looks from the outside — and why it's still the greatest nation on earth.
Built from the Ground Up
Restaurant owner, real estate investor, farmer, logger, entrepreneur. Alex has started multiple businesses and met a payroll. He understands what hard-working New Yorkers face every day.
1,100 Signatures in 35 Days
When party insiders tried to keep him off the ballot, Alex went door to door and personally collected over 1,100 signatures from real voters. He doesn't need the machine — he is the movement.
What Alex Stands For
Specific plans, not vague promises. Alex has a detailed platform built around restoring New York's prosperity and putting working families first.
Energy Independence
Remove foreign-owned utilities from New York's power grid. Reopen Indian Point. Build nuclear and hydroelectric capacity. Drive electricity costs from 20¢ down to 3¢ per kWh.
Learn More →Economic Reform
Eliminate federal income tax for individuals earning under $1 million. Abolish the IRS. Cap property taxes at 0.50% of home value. Cut federal spending to 1990s levels.
Learn More →America First Foreign Policy
End $50 billion in annual foreign aid. Close 95% of overseas military bases. You can't fix someone else's roof when your own is leaking.
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