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Representative from US Congress district HD-NY-13
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US House
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ABOUT
Adriano Espaillat is an influential American politician, currently serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for New York's 13th congressional district since January 2017. He is the first Dominican-American to serve in Congress. Born on May 27, 1954, in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Espaillat emigrated to the United States as a child. He grew up in Harlem, where he developed a passionate commitment to public service and social justice. Prior to Congress, Espaillat served in the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly, focusing on education, housing, and immigration reform. His dedication to representing marginalized communities has made him a prominent voice in progressive politics.read less
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