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Rep. Ritchie Torres

D New York, 15th (2021-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Ritchie John Torres
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: RIH-chee TOR-rehz
  • Identity: LGBTQ+
  • Date of Birth: March 12, 1988 (age: 36)
  • Place of Birth: New York City, N.Y.
  • Religion: Deist
  • Hometown: New York City, N.Y.
  • Place of Residence: Bronx, N.Y.
  • Previous Occupation: Politician
Family:
Single
Biography:
Every single day across the Bronx, families sit at their kitchen table struggling to make ends meet. How will they make rent in the most expensive city in America? Will their children be safe on the way to school? How will they support their family tomorrow?

Those questions weighed heavily on Rep. Ritchie Torres and his mother as they struggled to scrape by. He is a product of the Bronx, born and bred. He was raised by a single mother who kept their family afloat on a $4.25 minimum wage and grew up in a housing project that was full of leaks and lead, with no reliable heat or hot water in the winter.

As a product of public housing, public schools, and public hospitals, he had a dream of fighting for his community in the hopes of build See more >>

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    15th Congressional District of New York
    Ritchie John Torres, 84.68%
    Democrat
    Patrick Delices, 10.60%
    Republican

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC: Board membership: Convention delegate: Election campaign: Elected office:

Awards

Official Signature

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Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 1414 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3215
Phone: 202-225-4361
Fax: 202-225-6001
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Privately Financed Travel

4 trips taken between 2021 - 2024 costing $61,996

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Trip Destinations:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022
Election Candidate: 2021, 2021 (Amendment), 2021 (Amendment), 2020
Extension Letter: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
New Hire: 2021
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.19
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $62,186.73
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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