Ritchie Torres is an American politician and former policy analyst serving as the U.S. representative for New York’s 15th congressional district since 2021.
Ritchie Torres Biography
| Real Name | Ritchie John Torres |
| Nickname | Ritchie Torres |
| Profession | Politician, former policy analyst |
| Date of Birth | 12 March 1988 |
| Age | 37 years old (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Black and Puerto Rican |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Herbert H. Lehman High School |
| College | New York University |
| Education Qualification | College dropped out |
Ritchie Torres Age
Ritchie Torres was born on 12 March 1988 in New York City, New York, United States. He is 37 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Ritchie Torres Wife
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Sexuality | Openly Gay |
Ritchie Torres Family
| Father’s Name | Biological father – not known Step-father – Update soon |
| Mother’s Name | Update soon |
| Brother’s Name | An twin brother |
| Sister’s Name | An younger sister |
Career
| Debut | He started his political journey in 2013 |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Serving (as of 2025) | U.S Representative (since 2021) |
| District | 15th district of New York |
Ritchie Torres Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m. In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 173 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Ritchie Torres Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1.25 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $174,000 (annual) |
| Income Source | Salary, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Ritchie Torres
- Ritchie Torres was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican Parents.
- Ritchie Torres was raised catholic.
- He was raised by his mother in Throggs Neck Houses, a public housing project.
- In childhood, he was frequently hospitalized for asthma as a result of the mold in their apartment.
- He and his twin brother, and their sister were raised by his mother.
- In junior high, Torres realized he was gay but did not come out, fearing homophobic violence.
- He attended the Herbert H. Lehman High School, and after enrolling in New York University.
- At the beginning of his sophomore year, he dropped out form college because of severe depression.
- Ritchie Torres struggled with suicidal thoughts based on his sexuality.
- When he decided to run for New York City Council in 2013, he chose to run as an openly gay man.
- He was first elected in November 2013 to represent the 15th council District in the Central Bronx.
- Torres identifies as both and Latino and will also be the first openly gay Latino member of Congress.
- Torres served as the New York City Council member of the 15th district from 2014 to 2020.
- In 2016, Ritchie Torres was a delegate for the Bernie Sanders Campaign.
- In 2019, he announced his bid for New York’s 15th congressional district to succeed Representative Jose E. Serrano.
- Torres was one of the nine co-chairs of the congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus in the 117th U.S. Congress.
FAQ:
How old is Ritchie Torres?
37 years old (as of 2025)
Who is Ritchie Torres’s partner?
Ritchie Torres is openly gay and likely single as of 2025.
What is Ritchie Torres’ net worth?
As of 2025, Ritchie Torres’s estimated net worth is $1.25 million.
Who represents the Bronx in congress?
Representative Ritchie Torres, as of 2025.