2026 Elections · New York

New York's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Thomas Suozzi (Democratic) and Mike Lipetri (Republican).

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueThomas SuozziDemocraticMike LipetriRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Suozzi supports cutting irresponsible tariffs, bringing jobs back to America, and enacting fiscal measures to reduce debt and lower interest rates to help families afford everyday costs.

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

Suozzi supports reinstating and increasing the SALT deduction to provide tax relief to middle-class families in New York and advocates for bipartisan budget transparency.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Suozzi votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

LiPetri says flipping the NY-3 seat would put more money in residents' pockets.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Suozzi supports protecting and strengthening health insurance tax credits, investing in prevention and primary care, and making long-term care more affordable for seniors.

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

Suozzi votes yea on rural care and patient support acts, but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Suozzi supports a comprehensive immigration reform package that secures the border, protects communities, and treats people humanely.

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Suozzi advocates for bipartisan immigration reform, border security, and extending Temporary Protected Status for El Salvadorans.

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Suozzi votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and homeland security measures, but nay on the Secure America Act.

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Public Safety & Crime

Suozzi supports bringing down crime through common sense reforms focused on intervention and prevention to ensure people feel safe.

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

Suozzi votes yea on acts enhancing guard, prison staff safety, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets, but nay on privacy in purchases and veterans 2nd amendment protection.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

LiPetri says flipping the NY-3 seat is critical to delivering safer streets.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Thomas Suozzi supports reducing crime through common sense reforms focused on intervention and prevention to ensure public safety 1. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets, but voted nay on privacy in purchases and veterans' second amendment protection 2. Mike LiPetri states that flipping the NY-3 seat is critical to delivering safer streets 3.
Abortion

Suozzi opposes national abortion bans and fights to defend a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Suozzi votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolution, continuing appropriations, national security, and agriculture appropriations acts.

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Energy & Environment

Suozzi supports cutting red tape to build more energy projects including clean energy, natural gas, and nuclear to lower costs and combat climate change.

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Suozzi votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and consumer fuel choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Suozzi supports ending reckless wars, focusing on smart diplomacy, modern defense spending, and strengthening alliances to keep America safe.

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

Suozzi votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization, Lebanon war powers resolution, and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Thomas Suozzi supports reducing crime through common sense reforms focused on intervention and prevention to ensure public safety. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets, but voted nay on privacy in purchases and veterans' second amendment protection. Mike LiPetri states that flipping the NY-3 seat is critical to delivering safer streets.