Background
Pura De Jesus-Coniglio's career experience includes working as an attorney, pastor, and author.[1]
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I am an Attorney, for 30 years, a Pastor and Activist Leader in the community for over 25 years. I reside in my disctrict for 42 years. I came here from Puerto Rico with my single mom and 2 siblings at the age of 10. We lived and I grew up in Fort Apache, South Bronx. Graduated, went to law school, built a successful practice, became a Pastor, Author and a voice for the people. I am the American Dream! My passion is for the people. Small Business Owner, Married to the late Pastor John Coniglio, Proud Mom and Grandma to one daughter and three grandchildren.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
Safety in our neighborhoods, children, border, NYPD, programs for mental health, substance abuse, and family domestic violence.Economy, to recover from inflation through new jobs, investing in small businesses, no high taxes, and no bad regulations.Freedom, to restore our constitutional rights and the fundamental core vales of the founding fathers, 1st amendment rights.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
The Mandates, law enforcement, health care, gun control/ crime, Social economic welfare, the homeless, foreign policy. Education curriculum
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On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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