# Bronx Republican Party > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bronx_Republican_Party > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bronx_Republican_Party.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronx_Republican_Party > Source revision: 1334439738 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Affiliate of the Republican Party in New York City}} {{Infobox political party | colorcode = {{party color|Republican Party (United States)}} | name = Bronx Republican Party | logo = Bronx GOP logo.png | leader1_title = Chairman | leader1_name = Michael Rendino | foundation = | headquarters = | ideology = [Conservatism](/source/Conservatism_in_the_United_States) | position = | national = [Republican Party](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) | regional = [New York Republican State Committee](/source/New_York_Republican_State_Committee) | student_wing = | youth_wing = | membership_year = | membership = | seats1_title = [New York State Assembly](/source/New_York_State_Assembly) (Bronx Seats) | seats1 = {{Composition bar|0|11|hex={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}}} | seats2_title = [New York State Senate](/source/New_York_State_Senate) (Bronx Seats) | seats2 = {{Composition bar|0|6|hex={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}}} | seats3_title = [Citywide Executive Offices](/source/Mayor_of_New_York_City) | seats3 = {{Composition bar|0|5|hex={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}}} | seats4_title = [New York City Council](/source/New_York_City_Council) (Bronx Seats) | seats4 = {{Composition bar|1|7|hex={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}}} | colors = {{Color box|{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}|border=darkgray}} [Red](/source/Red) | state = New York | country_dab1 = Politics of New York City | elections_dab1 = Elections in New York City }} The '''Bronx Republican Party''', more commonly known as the '''Bronx GOP''', is a regional affiliate of the [United States Republican Party](/source/United_States_Republican_Party) for the [borough](/source/Boroughs_of_New_York_City) of [the Bronx](/source/the_Bronx) in [New York City](/source/New_York_City), [New York](/source/New_York_(state)).{{cite web |title=about us |url=https://www.thebronxgop.com/about |website=thebronxgop.com |access-date=25 July 2023}} == Leadership == Unlike most other county affiliates for the Republican Party, mostly due to the small size of the Bronx GOP, they do not maintain a traditional committee, instead simply having a chairman and a leader for each seat in the [New York State Assembly](/source/New_York_State_Assembly). The Current Chairman is [Michael Rendino](/source/Michael_Rendino), who was elected in 2016 and re-elected to the office in 2019. He is still the Chair of the organization as of 2025.https://www.bxtimes.com/bronx-gop-marmorato-sister-chair/ == History == === Malcolm Smith bribery scandal === On April 2, 2013, the party's chairman [Joseph J. Savino](/source/Joseph_J._Savino) was arrested on charges of corruption for accepting a bribe from Democratic State Senator [Malcolm Smith](/source/Malcolm_Smith_(American_politician)) to secure the Republican nomination for the [2013 New York City mayoral election](/source/2013_New_York_City_mayoral_election). He would be succeeded by John Greaney, a navy veteran and firefighter from the [September 11th attacks](/source/September_11th_attacks) and a former civil employee who raised concerns as he was a personal friend of Savino and had thousands of dollars of debt.{{cite web |last1=Fermino |first1=Jennifer |last2=Sandoval |first2=Edgar |date=9 April 2013 |title=New Bronx Republican Chairman John Greaney has dubious financial past |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-gop-chief-sketchy-financial-article-1.1311223 |website=[New York Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News) |access-date=25 July 2023}} === 2016 election === {{Main|2016 Republican Party presidential primaries}} During the [2016 Republican Party presidential primaries](/source/2016_Republican_Party_presidential_primaries), the [New York Republican State Committee](/source/New_York_Republican_State_Committee) awarded 3 delegates to the Republicans of the [15th district](/source/New_York's_15th_congressional_district) which is solely in the Bronx. Meaning the small Bronx Republican party suddenly found themselves in the midst of a heated race between [Ted Cruz](/source/Ted_Cruz) and [Donald Trump](/source/Donald_Trump) to secure their delegates. ''[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)'' assessed Bronx Republicans where the most "powerful" Republicans in the country, with only 741 voters for every 1 delegate. The Bronx GOP backed Donald Trump, in part due to the Trump Links golf course at [Ferry Point Park](/source/Ferry_Point_Park) which improved the local economy, and in part because Ted Cruz did not tell the party he would be visiting the Bronx with a Democratic State Senator for a campaign stop.{{cite web |last1=Detrow |first1=Scott |date=14 April 2016 |title=Why Republicans In The Bronx And Other Deep-Blue Districts Are Suddenly So Popular |url=https://www.npr.org/2016/04/14/474243488/why-republicans-in-the-bronx-and-other-deep-blue-districts-are-suddenly-so-popul |website=[NPR](/source/NPR) |access-date=25 July 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Buchanan |first1=Larry |last2=Cohn |first2=Nate |last3=Katz |first3=Josh |last4=Keller |first4=Josh |date=17 April 2016 |title=The Most Powerful Republican Voters in the Country Are in the Bronx |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/04/15/upshot/republican-voting-power.html?mtrref=www.google.com&gwh=CEF94BE70666295CA8F8BA50EBC45FAF&gwt=regi&assetType=REGIWALL |website=[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times) |access-date=25 July 2023}} Shortly after the election, the chairman John Greaney stepped down due to health complications from the [September 11th attacks](/source/September_11th_attacks), and a new chairman, former vice-chairman Michael Rendino was elected in a local sports bar.{{cite web |publisher= Bronx GOP|title=NEWS RELEASE |url=https://www.facebook.com/TheBronxGOP/posts/news-releasebronx-republican-party-chairman-john-greaney-announces-decision-to-s/1494020157279109/ |website=[Facebook](/source/Facebook) |access-date=25 July 2023}} === 2020 election === {{Main|2020 United States presidential election}} In 2020, Donald Trump received 15.7% of the Borough's vote, compared to 9.4% in 2016, which was the steepest pro-Trump increase across the city, which saw a general pro-Republican trend during the election.{{cite web |last1=Ngo |first1=Emily |date=2 December 2020 |title=Election Results Show Support for Donald Trump Grew in Deep-Blue NYC |url=https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/12/02/election-results-show-support-for-donald-trump-grew-in-deep-blue-nyc |website=[NY1](/source/NY1) |access-date=25 July 2023}} === 2021 election === {{Main|2021 New York City mayoral election}} During the [2021 New York City mayoral election](/source/2021_New_York_City_mayoral_election), the party endorsed [Fernando Mateo](/source/Fernando_Mateo) for the Republican nomination. Mateo, the spokesmen for Hispanics Across America, and the state Federation of Taxi Drivers, was the first latino immigrant to run for mayor as a Republican. Despite another endorsement from the Queens Republican Party, Mateo would be unable to secure the third endorsement to become candidate, instead [Manhattan](/source/Manhattan_Republican_Party), Brooklyn and Staten Island's party would endorse [Curtis Sliwa](/source/Curtis_Sliwa).{{cite web |last1=Gartland |first1=Michael |date=25 February 2021 |title=NYC mayoral hopeful Fernando Mateo snags endorsements from Bronx and Queens Republicans |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-nyc-mayoral-race-fernando-mateo-gop-endorsements-20210225-o2sl6twomndaxexc4ycdnabnqy-story.html |website=[New York Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News) |access-date=25 July 2023}} === 2022 election === {{Main|2022 United States House of Representatives elections in New York}} In the [2022 election for District 14](/source/2022_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_New_York), the Bronx GOP stood a candidate, Tina Forte, who defeated Queens Republican Desi Joseph Cuellar in a primary to go on to face [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez](/source/Alexandria_Ocasio-Cortez).{{cite web |last1=Sequeira |first1=Robbie |date=24 August 2022 |title=Bronx native Tina Forte clinches GOP nomination, to face AOC in NY-14 Congressional race |url=https://politicsny.com/2022/08/24/bronx-native-tina-forte-clinches-gop-nomination-to-face-aoc-in-ny-14-congressional-race/ |website=politicsny.com |access-date=25 July 2023}} Ocasio-Cortez would handily win 70% to 23%. === 2023 election === {{Main|2023 New York City Council election}} Despite the party's small size, they have undergone a concerted effort to launch a competitive campaign for the [13th city council district](/source/New_York_City's_13th_City_Council_district) held by first term councilwoman [Marjorie Velázquez](/source/Marjorie_Vel%C3%A1zquez).{{cite web |last1=Francica |first1=Eleonora |last2=Gronewold |first2=Anna |last3=Goldenberg |first3=Sally |date=24 January 2023 |title=GOP eyes City Council seat in the Bronx after midterm gains |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2023/01/24/gop-eyes-city-council-seat-in-the-bronx-after-midterm-gains-00079169 |website=[politico](/source/politico) |access-date=25 July 2023}} Kristy Marmorato, chairman Michael Rendino's sister, won the party's primary, in a move that has been decried as nepotism, despite Rendino having no say in the primary.{{cite web |last1=Botello |first1=Camille |date=19 June 2023 |title=Charges of nepotism and concerns over support for the primary winner highlight CD-13 Republican debate |url=https://www.bxtimes.com/republicans-cd-13-primary-debate/ |website=[Bronx Times-Reporter](/source/Bronx_Times-Reporter) |access-date=25 July 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Gartland |first1=Michael |date=9 April 2013 |title=Bronx Council race heats up with GOP hopefuls backed by Jan. 6 insurrectionist and Proud Boy supporter |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-gop-chief-sketchy-financial-article-1.1311223 |website=[New York Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News) |access-date=25 July 2023}} George Havranek, Marmorato's challenger in the primary, was also accused of committing electoral fraud by forging signatures, and admitted to donating to Velázquez's campaign [in 2021](/source/2021_New_York_City_Council_election).{{cite web |last1=Schneider |first1=Aliya |date=15 June 2023 |title=Bronx GOP protests Republican challenger George Havranek as CD-13 primary heats up |url=https://www.bxtimes.com/bronx-gop-protests-george-havranek/ |website=[Bronx Times-Reporter](/source/Bronx_Times-Reporter) |access-date=25 July 2023}} Marmorato would go on to win after a run-off election, and secure the endorsement of the [Conservative Party](/source/Conservative_Party_of_New_York_State).{{cite web |last1=Schneider |first1=Aliya |date=28 June 2023 |title=Marmorato, Havranek advance to second round of voting in razor-thin CD-13 GOP primary |url=https://www.bxtimes.com/marmorato-havranek-second-round-primary/ |website=[Bronx Times-Reporter](/source/Bronx_Times-Reporter) |access-date=25 July 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Schneider |first1=Aliya |date=22 February 2023 |title=Bronx GOP endorses Kristy Marmorato, sister of county chair, for Velázquez's district |url=https://www.bxtimes.com/bronx-gop-marmorato-sister-chair/ |website=[Bronx Times-Reporter](/source/Bronx_Times-Reporter) |access-date=25 July 2023}} ''[The City](/source/The_City_(website))'' assessed the campaign would be close due to the local [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic) population shifting away from Velázquez due to the ongoing housing crisis.{{cite web |last1=Custodio |first1=Jonathan |date=26 May 2023 |title=Carpenters Union Would Take Marjorie Velázquez Over Jesus Christ, But Will Bronx Voters? |url=https://www.thecity.nyc/2023/5/26/23738180/marjorie-velazquez-carpenters-union-bruckner-boulevard |website=[The City](/source/The_City_(website)) |access-date=25 July 2023}} Marmorato would defeat Velazquez with 52.9% to Velazquez's 47.1%.{{cite web |title=2023 N.Y. District 13 General |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/nyc-city-council-2023/ |website=[CBS](/source/CBS) |access-date=8 November 2023}}{{cite web |last=Bedrosian |first=Shosh |date=8 November 2023|title=Republican Kristy Marmorato wins Bronx City Council seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Marjorie Velazquez |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/kristy-marmorato-marjorie-velazquez-bronx-new-york-city-council-district-13/ |website=[CBS](/source/CBS) |access-date=8 November 2023}} In the [17th District](/source/New_York_City's_17th_City_Council_district), the Bronx GOP candidate, Rosalie Nieves, is ran unopposed and faced off against incumbent democrat [Rafael Salamanca](/source/Rafael_Salamanca), and [https://www.gonzaloduran.nyc/gonzalo-duran-press Gonzalo Duran], Salamanca's democratic challenger who secured the Conservative Party's nomination.{{cite web |last1=Bronck |first1=Jonas |date=15 June 2024 |title=The Bronx Conservative & Republican Party Endorses Gonzalo Duran For NY's Congressional District 15 |url=https://bronx.com/the-bronx-conservative-and-republican-party-endorses-gonzalo-duran-for-nys-congressional-district-15/ |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[The Bronx Daily](/source/The_Bronx_Daily)}} === 2024 election === {{Main|2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New York}} In the [15th Congressional District](/source/New_York's_15th_congressional_district), the [Bronx County Conservative Party](/source/Bronx_Conservative_Party) candidate and Bronx GOP endorsed candidate, [Gonzalo Duran](/source/Gonzalo_Duran), ran unopposed and faced off against incumbent democrat [Ritchie Torres](/source/Ritchie_Torres). He received just 21.1% of the vote.{{cite web |title=Certified November 5, 2024 General Election Results, approved 12.09.2024 |url=https://elections.ny.gov/election-results |website=New York State Board of Elections}} === 2025 election === Main article: [2025 New York City Public Advocate election](/source/2025_New_York_City_Public_Advocate_election) On February 18, Gonzalo Duran announced that he would be running for [Public Advocate](/source/New_York_City_Public_Advocate) of New York City. On February 25, both the Bronx Republican and Conservative Parties announced that they had chosen Duran as their candidate for Public Advocate.{{Cite web |last=Bronck |first=Jonas |date=February 26, 2025 |title=The Bronx Conservative & Republican Parties Endorse Gonzalo Duran For NYC Public Advocate |url=https://bronx.com/the-bronx-conservative-and-republican-parties-endorse-gonzalo-duran-for-nyc-public-advocate/ }} This marks the first time in over 10 years that a citywide Conservative Party candidate has received a cross-party endorsement. Duran would challenge the incumbent, [Jumaane D. Williams](/source/Jumaane_Williams), earning just 24.9% of the vote. == Elected officials == As of 2023, the Bronx GOP has no elected officials in the [New York Senate](/source/New_York_Senate), [New York House of Representatives](/source/New_York_House_of_Representatives), or the [Executive of New York](/source/Mayor_of_New_York_City) and just one in the [New York City Council](/source/New_York_City_Council). The last Republican [Borough president](/source/Borough_president) of the Bronx was Joseph “Pepperoni” Periconi, who served one term from 1962-65. Prior to him, there was only one other Republican borough president, Douglas Mathewson, who served from 1914-17. The last Republican state senator from the Bronx was [Guy Velella](/source/Guy_Velella) who left office in 2004. [Kristy Marmorato](/source/Kristy_Marmorato) was the most recent Bronx Republican city councilor, representing the [13th District](/source/New_York_City's_13th_City_Council_district) from 2024 to 2025.{{cite web |last1=Gartland |first1=Michael |date=7 November 2023 |title=GOP candidate Kristy Marmorato declares victory in stunning upset in Bronx Council race |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/11/07/gop-candidate-declares-victory-in-stunning-upset-in-bronx-council-race/ |access-date=8 November 2023 |website=[Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News)}} == See also == *[Kings County Republican Party](/source/Kings_County_Republican_Party_(New_York)) *[Queens County Republican Party](/source/Queens_County_Republican_Party) *[Manhattan Republican Party](/source/Manhattan_Republican_Party) *[Staten Island Republican Party](/source/Staten_Island_Republican_Party) *[New York Republican State Committee](/source/New_York_Republican_State_Committee) == References == {{reflist}} Category:New York Republican State Committee Category:Organizations based in the Bronx Category:Political parties with year of establishment missing --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Bronx Republican Party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronx_Republican_Party) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronx_Republican_Party?action=history)). 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