
Amanda Septimo
Sourced recordU.S. House - NY District 15 · Congressional District 15
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Profile Snapshot
Amanda Septimo is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Septimo is the Assemblymember for the 84th district of the New York State Assembly, based in the South Bronx; her term began in January 2021, and she was re-elected in November of 2024. In December 2025, she announced a run for New York's 15th congressional district in a crowded field challenging incumbent Richie Torres, but later withdrew. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
0 of 10 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
11/12 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 11 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialAmanda Septimo is a candidate for U.S. House - NY District 15profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedRaised $11,380 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: UPDATE AM Amanda Septimo Suspends Congressional Campaign against Torres in NY-15 amid Health Diagnosis - Norwood News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Assemblymember Amanda Septimo is latest Torres challenger - The Riverdale Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: New York assemblywoman Amanda Septimo joins race to unseat AIPAC-backed Rep. Ritchie Torres - Black Catholic Messenger
- VerifiedNews coverage: South Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo joins race challenging Ritchie Torres for Congressional District 15 - Bronx Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: AM Amanda Septimo is Latest Candidate to Challenge Congressman Ritchie Torres in NY-15 - Norwood News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bronx Assembly Member Septimo to campaign for seat in NY Congress - News12 | Bronx
- VerifiedNews coverage: New York state Rep. Amanda Septimo plans primary run against Rep. Ritchie Torres - Jewish Insider
- VerifiedNews coverage: Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Amanda Septimo - PoliticsNY
- VerifiedNews coverage: WFP endorses Amanda Septimo for Assembly against Carmen Arroyo - City & State New York
- VerifiedNews coverage: Amanda Septimo is running for office in the country’s poorest district. Here’s what she hopes to do. - The Washington Post
Bills & Legislative Work
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Voting Record Feed
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Public Statements
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News They Are In
Promise Tracker
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