We didn’t win, but I’m proud of everything we built together. I’m still that Puerto Rican kid from the Bronx who shows up, works hard, and never stops fighting for home. This isn’t the end—just the next chapter. #PaLanteSiempre

Quick FroYo break with the fam in Riverdale 🍦—now it’s back to the polls! Just three hours left to vote. Let’s finish strong—Rank Ralph #1 for Bronx Borough President! 🗳️ #SalamancaForTheBronx

Feeling welcomed in Wakefield! As I criss‑cross through The Bronx, your energy and support in Wakefield remind me what this campaign is all about. 🗳️ This evening, let’s bring that same passion to the polls—vote to keep our community moving forward!

Co-op + piragua = 😁 How are you keeping cool today?

We’ve got 6 hours left at the polls - which means there is still time to vote and Rank Ralph #1 for Bronx Borough President!

Just voted with my family at PS 150—my old elementary school. Years later, I came back as Council Member to renovate the yard and bring A/C to the auditorium. Full circle. Still fighting for the Bronx.

Feeling good this morning in Co-op City! The sun is hot but the energy is hotter! I know that the Bronx is voting today - make sure to Rank Salamanca #1 for Bronx Borough President!

Up early with Aidan at the Parkchester station seeing friends and future voters. It’s a hot one—make sure to stay hydrated and don’t forget to vote tomorrow! 🗳️ Rank me #1 for Bronx Borough President. Let’s do this together. #SalamancaForBXBP

Out in Riverdale this morning with Ramdat, Yarik, and Adam working the polls—rain or shine, we show up. Great running into my friend @scottstringernyc.bsky.social too! Let’s finish strong! #RankRalph1 #SalamancaForBXBP

The Bronx should feel like home—for all of us. A place we can afford. Breathe easy. Build our future. Rafael Salamanca is running to make that Bronx real. For all of us. 🗳️ Vote June 24 ✅ Rank Salamanca #1

Stopped by 238th Street with my friend @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social —5 days to go and we’re out here meeting folks right where they are. This campaign isn’t ribbon cuttings. It’s about listening, showing up, and building a Bronx that works for all of us. Let’s finish strong.

🗳️ This is it. Election Day is almost here—and we need your help. Sign up to volunteer with Team Salamanca and make sure every Bronx voter shows up and is counted. Let’s win this for our borough. 👉 www.salamanca4thebronx.com/eday #SalamancaForBXBP

🚨 Ralph’s got the momentum — now we need to carry it across the finish line. This is our moment. This is our Bronx. Help us bring it home. ✊🏽 Sign up to volunteer: www.salamancaforthebronx.com #SalamancaForBXBP

Just visited Legacy Volleyball Club—where Bronx youth are building skills, confidence & community. 30K+ families served! As Borough President, I’ll fight to protect & grow spaces like this. #BronxYouth #SalamancaForBXBP 🏐

Out talking to Bronxites, hearing what’s on their minds, and sharing why I’m running. Nothing beats connecting with the community face to face. Let’s keep building a Bronx that works for all of us — and don’t forget: Rank Salamanca #1 and no one else! 🗳️💬 #SalamancaForBXBP

Grateful to have joined a vibrant service yesterday — full of energy, community, and Bronx pride. Moments like these remind me why I love this borough.

This morning, I had the honor of speaking to the congregation at Heavenly Vision Christian Center in the West Bronx. Grateful for the warm welcome, the powerful spirit, and the chance to connect with so many neighbors rooted in faith and community.

Shout out to the dream team! 💪🏽 Our folks grinding behind the scenes & knocking doors every day to bring change to the Bronx. You’re about to meet them in the streets — so when you see Team Salamanca out there, say what’s up & let us know what matters to YOU. #SalamancaForBxBP

¡Wepa Bronx! Kicking off Early Voting at the Puerto Rican Day Parade 🇵🇷 I’m proud to be Boricua and proud to fight for our borough. Let’s make our voices heard. 🗳️ Rank me #1 for Bronx Borough President 📍 Find your site: salamancaforthebronx.com/vote #SalamancaForBxBP

🚨 EARLY VOTING STARTS TOMORROW I’m running for Bronx Borough President to clean house and fix what’s broken. We deserve clean streets, safe neighborhoods, and real affordability. 🗳️ Vote early: June 14–22 📍Find your site: salamancaforthebronx.com/vote Rank me #1 #SalamancaForBXBP

Best part of this campaign? Going across the Bronx—meeting neighbors, hearing your stories, seeing firsthand the strength & spirit of our communities. Every block reminds me why I’m running: to fight for a safer, more affordable, more united Bronx. Let’s build it together.

Former Bronx BP Freddy Ferrer is backing Rafael Salamanca: “I know what it takes to lead—and Ralph is ready.” 🗳 Rank Rafael Salamanca #1 by June 24. Early voting: June 14–22.

John Zaccaro isn’t just a colleague—he’s a friend and a partner in this fight for the Bronx. We’ve been in the trenches together, working to deliver for our communities. His support means a lot to me, and I’m ready to keep building on the work we’ve started—together.

Amanda Septimo is a powerful voice for the South Bronx and a true champion for working families. I’m proud to have her support. Together, we’re committed to delivering real results—from safer streets to better jobs—for the communities we serve.

Fernando Ferrer knows what it takes to lead the Bronx—because he’s done it. His belief in me means the world. I’m honored to have his support as we work to build a stronger, safer, and more affordable Bronx. Like Freddy, I’ll always put this borough first.

@jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social has spent his life fighting for Bronx families—as an educator, a leader, and a voice for justice. I’m honored to have his endorsement for Bronx Borough President.

The Bronx deserves better—and @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social is clear: Rafael Salamanca is the one to deliver. No more status quo. It’s time to thrive. #SalamancaForBXBP

Today I celebrated Eid al-Adha across the Bronx — from Bronxwood Masjid to FUTA Mosque — standing with neighbors in faith, community, and unity. Eid reminds us of the power of compassion and the strength of our shared values. Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate! 🌙🕌 #EidAlAdha

Early voting starts in just 8 days! 🗳️ From June 14–22, make your voice heard. Head to vote.nyc to find your poll site and make your plan. Let’s move the Bronx forward — Rank Rafael Salamanca Jr. #1 for Bronx Borough President.

A plan to manage the Bronx forward—not just show up for photo ops. ✅ Safer streets ✅ Affordable housing ✅ Stronger schools & services When Borough Hall works, the Bronx wins. Full plan: www.salamanca4thebronx.com/vision 🗳 Early voting starts June 14. #SalamancaForBronxBP

News 12 asked why I’m running for Bronx Borough President. Because too much of the Bronx has been left behind. I’m here to clean it up, invest in our kids, and fix what’s been mismanaged. 🗳 Early voting: June 14 📅 Primary Day: June 24 🎥 Watch: bronx.news12.com/rafael-salam...

Honored to earn the endorsement of the Liberty Democratic Association — a trusted voice for Democrats across Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, Norwood, Allerton, and beyond. Democrats of the 80th Assembly District know this: I’ve delivered for our borough, & I’ll keep doing the work.

¡Viva Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 Stopped by the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Festival on Jackson Ave—music, food, culture, and pure Bronx pride. This is what comunidad looks like.

Big thanks to Betsey Knapp for opening her home and bringing neighbors together this weekend. Grateful for the support and the real conversations. The Bronx deserves leadership that shows up—and I’m ready to do the work. #SalamancaForBXBP

Joined the Silver Beach and Edgewater Memorial Day parades this weekend. Marked the day with neighbors, remembering those who served and sacrificed.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten. Let us remember them with gratitude and strive to live in a way that honors their legacy.

Today at Brady Court, I listened. Neighbors from Morris Park, Pelham Parkway & Van Nest spoke about school safety, rising costs & being overlooked. I’m running to change that—because the Bronx deserves more than representation. It deserves a fighter. More stops coming.

There are just 23 days until early voting begins in NYC. This race is about management, safety, and a better Bronx. Vote for Rafael Salamanca Jr. for Bronx Borough President.

I’m not just running for Borough President—I’m fighting for the Bronx my son is growing up in. Safer streets. Affordable housing. Real leadership that shows up and gets things done. It’s time. Let’s build a Bronx that works for all of us.

First stop on Rafael Salamanca Jr.’s Listening Tour: Brady Court. We’re hearing directly from Morris Park, Pelham Parkway & Van Nest residents—and shaping a Bronx that works for us all. RSVP here: salamanca4thebronx.com/listening-tour

The Bronx doesn’t need a figurehead. We need a manager. I’ve spent the last nine years delivering results in the South Bronx—because talk doesn’t clean streets or make families feel safe. www.bxtimes.com/bronx-candid...

Had a great time at the PoliticsNY x AARPNY BXBP Forum! I spoke of what the Bronx truly needs: a manager—not just a figurehead. Someone who knows how to deliver the services that actually reach our communities. That’s the leadership I’m ready to bring to Borough Hall.

NEW: Rafael Salamanca Jr. spoke with Little Africa News about his plan for the Bronx—real affordable housing, less red tape for small biz, safer streets & real youth investment. He’s ready to lead with solutions rooted in community. 👇 www.littleafricanews.com/rafael-salam...

Join us for a house party & fundraiser on Sunday, May 25 as the Knapp Family hosts Rafael Salamanca and Danielle Herbert-Guggenheim—two bold leaders fighting for a stronger Bronx! 🕑 2–4 PM
📍 Location shared upon RSVP
🎟️ RSVP now: www.salamanca4thebronx.com/may25

Proud to be endorsed by NYIC Action! I’ve always stood with immigrant communities—and I always will. Together, we’re building a Bronx that’s inclusive, strong, and full of opportunity.

This Sunday, we bring the fight for a stronger Bronx to Riverdale. Join us for a Day of Action on May 18 as we knock doors and connect with voters who want real leadership. Sign up here: salamanca4thebronx.com/day-of-action #SalamancaForBronxBoroughPresident

Big day in Co-op City! Team Salamanca connected with thousands of voters under the Bronx sun—listening, sharing, and building something stronger together. Let’s keep the momentum going!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Bronx is facing a real crisis—but no one should struggle alone. Your pain is real. So is the hope for healing. Let’s break the stigma and fight for the care our communities deserve.

Proud to celebrate with our Albanian neighbors at the 4th Annual Skenderbeu Fair on Arthur Ave! The Bronx is home to the largest Albanian population in the U.S., and their cultural pride and community strength make our borough shine. Faleminderit!

Team Salamanca is hitting Co-op City this Saturday for a big Day of Action! Join us to knock doors, talk to voters, and build momentum with Ralph. Let’s win this together. Sign up: salamanca4thebronx.com/day-of-action