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U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Taxes & budget

  • Stefany ShaheenDemocratic

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  • Anthony DiLorenzoRepublican

    • Supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.
    • Supports keeping the 2017 tax cuts and no-tax-on-tips.

Public safety

  • Stefany ShaheenDemocratic

    • Proposes body cameras and a mask ban for ICE agents.
  • Anthony DiLorenzoRepublican

    • Supports securing the southern and northern borders.
    • Supports the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms.

Education

Housing

Economy & jobs

  • Stefany ShaheenDemocratic

    • Pledges to seek tariff refunds for small businesses.
  • Anthony DiLorenzoRepublican

    • Supports energy independence using all sources without subsidies.

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Stefany ShaheenDemocratic

    • Supports Medicare for All and a public option.
    • Proposes doubling investment in medical research.
  • Anthony DiLorenzoRepublican

    • Opposes federal abortion legislation, deferring to state law.

Government & transparency

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