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Alissa Ellman

DWFP

Won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary

Alissa Ellman is a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan and the Democratic and Working Families Party nominee challenging incumbent Claudia Tenney, running on affordability, rural infrastructure and labor issues.[1][3][4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsProtect legal access to abortion

    Describes herself as a defender of a woman's right to choose.[3]

  • SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections

    Supports expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to help create and preserve affordable housing.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Cost of living, including expanding access to affordable childcare, supporting small businesses and expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.[3]
  • Rural infrastructure, including funding to expand bus networks and modernize water systems in rural communities.[3]
  • Organized labor, including passing the PRO Act and ending right-to-work laws.[3]

Background

  • Describes herself as a disabled combat veteran who was exposed to toxins while serving in Afghanistan.[4]
  • Grew up in Houghton, New York, a rural hamlet of fewer than 2,000 people.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $193K · spent $180K · $13K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Campaign website ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Claudia Tenney · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.United States House of Representatives elections in New York, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 3.Alissa's Priorities · Ellman for Congress campaign site Candidate's own words
  3. 4.New York's 24th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference