2026 Elections · New York

New York's 11th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this New York congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in New York's 11th Congressional District in 2026?

Nicole Malliotakis (Republican) and Michael Decillis (Democratic).

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueNicole MalliotakisRepublicanMichael DecillisDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Malliotakis supports economic growth through tax relief measures that boost take-home pay, create jobs, and encourage investments in opportunity zones.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Malliotakis supports legislation to protect taxpayers from stolen tax refunds and reduce the tax burden on seniors.

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Malliotakis votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeCillis supports reducing the tax burden on the working class and ensuring billionaires pay their fair share to address affordability challenges.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Malliotakis votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Decillis says healthcare is a right and universal health care is cheaper than the alternative.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Immigration

Malliotakis votes yea on acts supporting border security, DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeCillis champions immigration reform recognizing immigrant workers and families as essential and opposes unconstitutional ICE practices.

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Public Safety & Crime

Malliotakis supports equipping every school with a trained police officer and security equipment to enhance student safety and combat rising antisemitism on campuses.

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Malliotakis votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy protections, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

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DeCillis supports universal background checks, gun licensing, and an assault weapons ban to reduce gun violence and promote safe communities.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Malliotakis supports historic tax relief measures that increase refunds, expand deductions, and provide tax cuts for working families, seniors, and middle-class households.

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Malliotakis votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

DeCillis advocates reducing the tax burden on the working class and ensuring billionaires pay their fair share to improve affordability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Decillis proposes raising the corporate tax rate.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Energy & Environment

Malliotakis leads efforts to protect the environment by securing funding for the East Shore Sea Wall, combating beach erosion, and supporting laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy.

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Malliotakis votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Malliotakis opposes the Iran Nuclear Deal, supports sanctions on Hamas, and condemns human rights abuses by regimes in Cuba and Venezuela.

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Malliotakis votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.

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DeCillis prioritizes investments in diplomacy and international aid, supports ending forever wars, and rejects PAC money from foreign nation lobbyists.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Nicole Malliotakis voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and voted in favor of defense authorization, naming a veterans clinic, and amendments to the FISA law 1. Michael DeCillis emphasizes investments in diplomacy and international aid, supports ending forever wars, and refuses PAC money from foreign nation lobbyists 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Nicole Malliotakis voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and voted in favor of defense authorization, naming a veterans clinic, and amendments to the FISA law. Michael DeCillis emphasizes investments in diplomacy and international aid, supports ending forever wars, and refuses PAC money from foreign nation lobbyists.