Former President Barack Obama endorsed Ritchie Torres on Friday, Sept. 25, for New York’s 15th Congressional District, which covers the South Bronx. President Obama’s endorsement comes after Torres won the June 2020 primary.

In a tweet in which he announcing a number of endorsements, Obama wrote, “I’m proud to endorse these outstanding Democratic candidates who will work to get the virus under control, rebuild the economy and the middle class, and protect Americans’ health care and preexisting conditions protections from Republican assault.”

He added, “They’re dedicated to shoring up and strengthening our democracy, a project that’s going to take time and require all of us—but it begins by electing Democrats right now. So give these candidates your vote—and vote early if you can, either by mail or in person.”

Reacting to the high-profile endorsement via a press release, Torres wrote, “I am honored to earn the endorsement of President Barack Obama, who is the greatest political leader of our time. President Obama broke down the ultimate barrier, demonstrating to young leaders like me that there need not be a ceiling on how high we can rise in public service.”

I’m proud to endorse these outstanding Democratic candidates who will work to get the virus under control, rebuild the economy and the middle class, and protect Americans’ health care and preexisting conditions protections. Support these candidates––and vote early if you can. pic.twitter.com/KETni3uwBt

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 25, 2020

He added, “In my own journey from public housing in the Bronx to the people’s House in Washington D.C, I never thought, in my wildest dreams, that I would earn the support of the first African-American President of the United States.  ‎More than an endorsement, the support of President Obama is a dream come true for this lifelong son of the Bronx.”

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