Shirley Aldebol
Shirley Aldebol | |
|---|---|
Aldebol in 2015 | |
| Member-elect of the New York City Council from the 13th district | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2026 | |
| Succeeding | Kristy Marmorato |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Barnard College (BcA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Shirley Aldebol is an American union leader and politician who is member-elect of the New York City Council for the 13th district. Her district covers much of the East Bronx.[1]
Early life
Aldebol was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents.[2] She attended Cardinal Spellman High School and later graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's degree.[3]
Career
Aldebol is the Executive Vice President of SEIU 32BJ, a New York City-based branch of Service Employees International Union representing building workers, overseeing the public schools division in the New York metropolitan area.[4][2][5]
New York City Council
Aldebol ran for New York City Council's 13th district in 2025 on the Democratic and Working Families Party ballot lines.[3] She won the Democratic primary on June 24, and went on to defeat incumbent Republican Kristy Marmorato, making the 13th district the only seat to change hands in the election.[6]
Aldebol’s campaign focused on expanding affordable housing and increasing “good jobs.” Aldebol was backed by pro-housing groups, such as Open New York, and committed to building more affordable housing in the district.[6] She will assume office on January 1, 2026.[3]
Electoral history
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Shirley Aldebol | 4,688 | 56.03% | |
| Democratic | Jacqueline Torres | 3,679 | 43.97% | |
| Total votes | 8,367 | 100.00% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Shirley Aldebol | 15,416 | 45.85% | |
| Working Families | Shirley Aldebol | 1,929 | 5.74% | |
| Total | Shirley Aldebol | 17,345 | 51.59% | |
| Republican | Kristy Marmorato | 13,873 | 41.26% | |
| Conservative | Kristy Marmorato | 1,659 | 4.93% | |
| Total | Kristy Marmorato (incumbent) | 15,532 | 46.20% | |
| The Unity | Joel Rivera | 700 | 2.08% | |
| Write-in | 44 | 0.13% | ||
| Total votes | 33,621 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Personal life
Aldebol has one son, Emilio.[2] She lives in Throggs Neck.[9]
References
- ^ "Council Members & Districts". New York City Council. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Shirley Aldebol – 32BJ SEIU". SEIU 32BJ. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Shirley Aldebol". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Murray, Christian (July 1, 2025). "Shirley Aldebol clinches Democratic nomination in Bronx's District 13 City Council race". Bronx Times. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "Shirley Aldebol". New York League of Conservation Voters. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Alfred, Tsehai (November 5, 2025). "Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties". City & State NY. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "13th District Primary Results" (PDF). Board of Elections in the City of New York. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "13th District General Results". Board of Elections in the City of New York. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Swanson, Emily (November 5, 2025). "District 13 Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in the borough's only flipped seat". Bronx Times. Retrieved November 6, 2025.