Andre Easton
Easton is a lifelong Bronx resident and public-school teacher running on the Party for Socialism and Liberation line. He completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, describing a platform built around public housing, a $30 minimum wage, and ending U.S. military aid to Israel.[1]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing
Easton calls for repealing the federal Faircloth Amendment so new public housing can be built.[1]
“I will fight to repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the federal ban that's blocked new public housing construction for decades.”
- SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections
Easton says new public housing should be capped at 20% of a resident's income and that housing should be removed from the private profit motive.[1]
“New public housing builds will not only be good quality and fully modernized, but also truly affordable, with rents that cost us no more than 20% of our income.”
- SupportsRaise the minimum wage
Easton would raise the federal minimum wage to $30 an hour.[1]
“That's why, on day one, I will fight to raise the federal minimum wage to $30 an hour.”
- OpposesContinue U.S. military aid to Israel
Easton says he would end all U.S. military aid to Israel and cut military spending broadly.[1]
“I will demand the bloated U.S. military budget be slashed by 90%. I will also fight to end all U.S. aid to Israel.”
In their words — priorities
- "My campaign is building a grassroots movement in the Bronx for socialism. The Bronx deserves lower rent, higher wages, clean air, free healthcare, fully funded schools, and a future that belongs to us — not the billionaires, not the landlords, but the workers who make society run."[1]
- "I will fight to repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the federal ban that's blocked new public housing construction for decades. New public housing builds will not only be good quality and fully modernized, but also truly affordable, with rents that cost us no more than 20% of our income."[1]
- "That's why, on day one, I will fight to raise the federal minimum wage to $30 an hour."[1]
- "In Congress, I will demand the bloated U.S. military budget be slashed by 90%. I will also fight to end all U.S. aid to Israel."[1]
Background
- "I am an educator, father, husband, and socialist, running for Congress to represent New York's 15th Congressional District. I am a lifelong Bronx resident and have taught in South Bronx public schools for 13 years."[1]
Campaign money
Raised $73K · spent $58K · $6,304 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗