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New York · U.S. House — District 7 · 2026
Melvin Rivera
Republican Open seat Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- RIVERA, MELVIN
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 7, New York
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Open seat
- FEC status
- Not yet a statutory candidate
- Website
- Campaign website: melvinforcongress.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6NY07271
- Principal committee
- C00949578
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors and disabled | Calls for reforming SCRIE/DRIE and SCHE/DHE income caps to reflect New York City costs. | Campaign website — melvinforcongress.com/issues.html Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Small business | Calls for cutting unnecessary small business regulations. | Campaign website — melvinforcongress.com/issues.html Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Public assistance | Calls for transforming public assistance into a system that builds independence. | Campaign website — melvinforcongress.com/issues.html Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Apprenticeships | Proposes HRA apprenticeship programs tied to high-income industries. | Campaign website — melvinforcongress.com/issues.html Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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