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Ritchie John Torres (born March 12, 1988) is an American politician from New York. A member of the Democratic Party, Torres is the U.S. representative for New York's 15th congressional district. The district covers most of the South Bronx. It is one of the smallest districts by area in the country, covering only a few square miles.
Learn about Ritchie Torres, the first openly gay Afro-Latino elected to Congress, and his work on housing, poverty, and economic issues in the Bronx. Find out how to contact him, request a meeting, or sign up for his newsletter.
Ritchie Torres has won his House race for New York’s 15th Congressional District, making him the first gay Afro Latino person elected to Congress.
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Nov 4, 2020 · Ritchie Torres, a New York City Council member, won his US House race to represent the South Bronx, becoming the first black member of Congress who identifies as gay.
Nov 6, 2020 · Ritchie Torres, a New York City council member, won New York's 15th Congressional district. He will be the first gay Afro-Latino member of Congress.
Learn about Ritchie Torres, the Bronx-born representative who fought poverty and injustice in his community and became the first openly L.G.B.T.Q. person elected to office in the Bronx. Find out his achievements, committees, and offices in Congress.
