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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney Endorses Alex Bores for Congress
Trailblazing New York City leader backs next-generation champion for NY-12
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a trailblazing leader who represented her district for three decades and became one of the most influential voices for New Yorkers of her generation, today announced her endorsement of Alex Bores, New York State Assemblymember and Democratic candidate in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
Rep. Maloney’s endorsement gives Bores a key measure of support from the district’s most accomplished and influential leader. In the hotly contested NY-12 race, almost no endorsement carries more weight than Maloney’s—and it solidifies Alex’s position as the candidate with the deepest support across generations and among esteemed leaders who understand what the district’s next representative will face on Capitol Hill.
In announcing her endorsement, Rep. Maloney said:
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“I represented this district for thirty years. I know what this seat demands. That's why I'm endorsing Alex Bores.
“Alex is already the most effective new lawmaker, according to the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking. He's passed 27 bills and delivered over $50 million for our neighborhoods. No one else in this race has that record.
“But here's what sets Alex apart: he’s already a national leader. TIME Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in AI—one of only three elected officials in the world on that list, which also includes the Pope. He holds a master's in computer science—the first elected official in New York with that credential. While Congress struggles to understand AI, Alex wrote the book on it.
“He authored and passed the RAISE Act—requiring the biggest AI companies to maintain public safety plans and report incidents. He built bipartisan support and got it done.
“If dark money groups are spending this much money, this early to keep Alex out of Congress, then I believe he is exactly the person we need in Congress.
“Alex grew up here, went to our public schools, and came home to serve. He has the record, the expertise, and the guts to stand up to power.
“The way I always evaluate candidates is based on what they have done, not what they say. Alex is the only candidate who measures up, and I am proud to support him.”
“Carolyn Maloney fought like crazy for her constituents every single day, and she set the gold standard for what effective leadership looks like,” said Alex Bores. “To have her support – as a friend and a political leader – is an incredible honor. It is also a mandate: To carry forward her legacy of delivering for the people who need it most.”
Rep. Maloney, an iconic pathbreaking figure in New York and national politics, has long been recognized for her unmatched effectiveness as a legislator and bold leadership. Over the course of her career, she won acclaim as a tireless advocate for the city, playing a pivotal role in securing billions in federal aid for the city after the September 11th attacks and delivering transformative infrastructure investments, including Grand Central Madison and the Second Avenue Subway. She is also a trailblazer for women in politics, becoming the first woman to chair the House Oversight Committee, and one of the first women in Congress to champion paid family leave, women’s health research and the Equal Rights Amendment.
Alex Bores, 35, has built a reputation in Albany as a highly effective legislator, delivering major funding wins for his district, fighting for working families, and leading on emerging issues like artificial intelligence and economic fairness. His campaign continues to gain momentum as voters across NY-12 rally behind a candidate rooted in the community, where he grew up and is now raising his own family.