Joseph D. Morelle
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 25th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- Irondequoit
- Campaign website
- votemorelle.com
U.S. Representative for New York's 25th District since 2018 and ranking member of the House Administration Committee. He served in the Monroe County Legislature and the state Assembly, where he was majority leader from 2013 to 2018.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports an assault weapons ban and universal background checks.In office
ReportEnacting Common Sense Gun Reform | Congressman Joe MorelleGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
“including measures to ban assault weapons, enact universal background checks, ban the sale of high-capacity magazines”
Reintroduced State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act.In office
ReportEnacting Common Sense Gun Reform | Congressman Joe MorelleGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
“Congressman Joe Morelle announced the reintroduction of the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act”
Introduced bill to maintain the OCDETF anti-crime task force.In office
ReportEnacting Common Sense Gun Reform | Congressman Joe MorelleGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
“announced the introduction of his Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act”
Health & human services
Supports abortion rights.
ReportJoe Morelle for CongressCampaign website · Joe Morelle for Congress · votemorelle.com
“he remains committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose”
Voted for H.R. 1834 to restore ACA premium tax credits.In office
ReportSecuring Quality, Affordable Healthcare | Congressman Joe MorelleGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
“Passage of H.R.1834 in the House of Representatives marks the first step towards restoring critical healthcare tax credits for millions of Americans.”
Voted for Medicare negotiation of prescription drug prices.In office
ReportSecuring Quality, Affordable Healthcare | Congressman Joe MorelleGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
“I helped pass historic legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate drug costs”
Authored bill expanding early cancer screening services.In office
ReportSecuring Quality, Affordable Healthcare | Congressman Joe MorelleGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
“legislation he authored to expand the availability of early detection services and other cancer screenings”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joseph D. Morelle on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Certification of Candidates for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 General Election (amended as of 9/11/26)
Election filing · Monroe County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · monroecounty.gov
- Ballot Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election: New York State (Ontario County only)
Election filing · Ontario County Board of Elections · ontariocountyny.gov
- Sample Ballot (Images by City/Town): General Election, Nov 3, 2026
Election filing · Ontario County Board of Elections · ontariocountyny.gov
- Meet Joe — Joe Morelle for Congress
Campaign website · Joe Morelle for Congress · votemorelle.com
- Joe Morelle for Congress
Campaign website · Joe Morelle for Congress · votemorelle.com
- Securing Quality, Affordable Healthcare | Congressman Joe Morelle
Government record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
- Enacting Common Sense Gun Reform | Congressman Joe Morelle
Government record · Office of Rep. Joe Morelle · morelle.house.gov
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