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Ritchie John Torres (born March 12, 1988) is an American politician from New York. [1] [2] A member of the Democratic Party, Torres is the U.S. representative for New York's 15th congressional district. [3] 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.
- New York University (attended)
- José E. Serrano
Jan 25, 2015 · Torres and his twin brother were born in the East Bronx. He was named for the late singer Ritchie Valens, after his mother watched the movie La Bamba . His father wasn't around at the outset ...
Torres is the first openly gay elected official from the Bronx and blames Diaz for fostering a “homophobic culture” in the borough. “It’s personal,” Torres told NBC News last year. “He ...
Nov 4, 2020 · His success helped inspire Mr. Jones, a Westchester County attorney, to run for office as an openly gay Black man. The victories of Mr. Jones and Mr. Torres also mean that by one measure, gay ...
Dec 31, 2020 · When the history-making politician Ritchie Torres won his House seat in November, he told his mom, Debra Bosolet, “This moment belongs to you as much as it belongs to me, because I would not be here without your unconditional love.”On Sunday, when the 117th United States Congress convenes, Torres will start his new job representing New York City’s 15th District—which includes the South ...
Jun 24, 2020 · Bronx-born Torres, 32, and Jones, 33, of suburban Westchester County, are on track to become the first openly gay Black congressman.
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Nov 10, 2021 · Rep. Ritchie Torres, who represents South Bronx, is one of the first black members of Congress to identify as gay. Torres sits down with Lisa Ling to talk about why he hid his true identity.
