THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Melvin Rivera
Candidate for U.S. House · New York · District 7
THE PERSON
Background
Melvin Rivera’s campaign documents community-service work in Brooklyn, where he grew up. His experience includes helping families displaced by Hurricane Maria find housing and services and working in the mayor’s Public Engagement Unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 7 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
New York State Board of Elections · amended general-election certification, pages 3–17 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.