Gonzalo Duran
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Advanced unopposed after the Conservative Party primary was canceled
Duran is a Bronx-born former U.S. Marine and CEO running on the Conservative Party line, with vice chairmanship of the Bronx Conservative Party. His campaign centers on opposing what he calls socialism, along with public safety, housing development pressure, and government transparency in the Bronx.[1][9]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Duran's campaign platform calls for more NYPD officers and foot patrols in high-crime areas alongside community outreach.[10]
“Increase the amount of NYPD and surveillance to areas with high crime rates.”
- SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections
Duran's platform calls for stronger regulation of developers and legislation to prevent large rent increases.[11]
“Encourage landlords to cap rent at an affordable level. Build stronger legislation to protect residents from landlords who drastically raise the rent.”
In their words — priorities
Background
- Duran was born in New York, New York, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2011.[1]
- Duran earned a high school diploma from DeWitt Clinton High School and a bachelor's degree from Fordham University in 2014.[1]
- Duran works as CEO of Devil Dog USA Inc. and as Editor-in-Chief of the Big Apple Gazette.[9]
- Duran serves as Vice Chairman of the Bronx Conservative Party and as a district leader for the 79th Assembly District.[1][9]
- Duran previously ran for NY-15 in 2024 (on the Republican and Conservative lines, losing to Torres) and for New York City Public Advocate and Mayor in 2025.[1]