Richard Ottinger represented New York’s 20th Congressional District (previously the 24th Congressional District) from 1975-1985. He previously served a separate period in the U.S. House of Representatives. He identified as a Democrat. He died in 2026.
1972
–Endorsed George McGovern (D) for President (lost general election)
2020
–Endorsed Allison Fine (D) for Representative of New York, 17th District (lost primary)
2024
–Endorsed Kamala Harris (D) for President (lost general election)
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