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J. Gustavo Rivera

J. Gustavo Rivera

Democratic · New York · 2026 · Incumbent

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New York Senate District 33New York · 2026Bronx County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Healthcare reform, including single-payer coverage
  • Safe staffing standards in hospitals and nursing homes
  • Substance abuse prevention and treatment

Per the official Senate page.

Biography

J. Gustavo Rivera is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Rivera, born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in 1998 and pursued doctoral studies in political science at the CUNY Graduate Center, per his official Senate page. He worked as director of outreach for U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and now chairs the Senate Health Committee, the first person of color to hold that post, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the State Board of Elections' certification is the only verifiable source for J. Gustavo Rivera.

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