Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres is the Democratic Party nominee for New York City Council in the 15th district.

Torres grew up poor, living in public housing. Torres worked as the housing director for City Councilman James Vacca. During the four years he worked for Vacca, he earned a total of $66,948 and lived in public housing, drawing criticism.

When he won the Democratic Party nomination for New York City Council, Torres became the first openly gay political candidate in The Bronx to win the Democratic Party nominatinon, and, if he wins, will to become the first openly gay official in The Bronx.