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U.S. Representative, 25th Congressional District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.

Covers Monroe County and part of Ontario County.

Public safety

  • Virginia E. McIntyreRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports community policing and violence prevention programs.
  • Joseph D. MorelleDemocratic, Working Families

    • Supports an assault weapons ban and universal background checks.In office
    • Reintroduced State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act.In office
    • Introduced bill to maintain the OCDETF anti-crime task force.In office

Education

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

  • Virginia E. McIntyreRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Joseph D. MorelleDemocratic, Working Families

    • Supports abortion rights.
    • Voted for H.R. 1834 to restore ACA premium tax credits.In office
    • Voted for Medicare negotiation of prescription drug prices.In office
    • Authored bill expanding early cancer screening services.In office

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