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Former Rep. José Serrano

D New York, 18th (1990-1993), 16th (1993-2013), 15th (2013-2021) Retired

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Summary

SERRANO, José Enrique, a Representative from New York; born in Mayaguez, P.R., October 24, 1943; graduated from Dodge Vocational High School, N.Y., 1961; attended, Lehman College, N.Y., City University of New York, 1961; United States Army Medical Corps, 1964-1966; member of the New York, N.Y., board of education, 1969-1974; chair, South Bronx Community Corporation; delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1976; member of the New York state assembly, 1975-1990; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred First Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Robert Garcia, reelected to the eleven succeeding Congresses (March 20, 1990-present).

Biographical

  • Full Name: José Enrique Serrano
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: ho-ZAY seh-RAH-noe
  • Date of Birth: Oct. 24, 1943 (age: 80)
  • Place of Birth: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Hometown: Bronx, N.Y.
  • Place of Residence: Bronx, N.Y.
  • Previous Occupation: Banker; school administrator
Family:

5 children: Lisa Trapenese, José Marco, Benjamin, Jonathan Brucker, Justine Brucker

Relations with people in our database:

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    15th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 96.00%
    Democrat
    Jason Gonzalez, 4.00%
    Republican
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    15th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 95.20%
    Democrat
    Alejandro Vega, 3.52%
    Republican
    Eduardo Ramirez, 1.21%
    Conservative
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    15th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 89.62%
    Democrat
    Eduardo Ramirez, 1.71%
    Conservative
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    15th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 85.45%
    Democrat
    Frank L Della Valle, 2.48%
    Republican
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 86.40%
    Democrat
    Frank Della Valle, 3.87%
    Republican
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 75.03%
    Democrat
    Ali Mohamed, 2.65%
    Republican
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 76.50%
    Democrat
    Ali Mohamed, 3.76%
    Republican
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 75.37%
    Democrat
    Ali Mohamed, 3.79%
    Republican
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 64.64%
    Democrat
    Frank Dellavalle, 5.57%
    Republican
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 73.41%
    Democrat
    Aaron Justice, 2.81%
    Republican
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 74.63%
    Democrat
    Thomas W Bayley Jr, 2.72%
    Republican
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 73.11%
    Democrat
    Rodney Torres, 2.20%
    Republican
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 68.49%
    Democrat
    Michael Walters, 2.64%
    Conservative
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 64.52%
    Democrat
    Michael Walters, 6.04%
    Republican
  • 1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)
    18th Congressional District of New York
    José Enrique Serrano, 66.91%
    Democrat
    Joseph Chiavaro, 2.09%
    Republican
    Mary Rivera, 1.52%
    Undetermined
    Anna Johnson, 1.26%
    Conservative

Associated Organizations

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Awards

Military History

Activities and Interests

  • Languages: Spanish

Official Signature

Official signature

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $72,112.42
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