Bronx State Assemblyman Luis SepĂșlveda announced his support for Adriano Espaillat in the race for Congress in District 13.
“Adriano Espaillat is an energetic champion for working men and women across this city. Whether it’s standing up for a real minimum wage that treats workers with dignity or the rights of tenants so they can stay in their communities, Adriano has been there for us,” said Assemblyman Luis SepĂșlveda. “As a member of Congress, I know he will be a progressive force who we can trust to do what’s right for the Bronx. I’m proud to endorse Adriano Espaillat for Congress.”
“I am thrilled to have the support of a true leader who has been a partner in so many tough fights in Albany. From raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, to providing real opportunities to the neighborhoods that need them most, Assemblyman SepĂșlveda and I have worked together to uplift our communities. I look forward to continuing our work to unleash the full potential of the Bronx.”
The endorsement from Assemblyman SepĂșlveda comes on the heels of several endorsements from prominent Bronx lawmakers and local leaders, including State Senator Gustavo Rivera, State Assemblymember Victor Pichardo, City Councilman Ritchie Torres, and Yudelka Tapia, Democratic District Leader in Assembly District 86. Espaillat won the Bronx in 2014 when he challenged retiring 45-year incumbent Charles Rangel.
The 13th congressional district stretches from Harlem to Inwood in upper Manhattan and covers parts of the Bronx.
