Federal
U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 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 part of Nassau County, part of Queens County and part of Suffolk County.
Taxes & budget
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Supports eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
- Supports bipartisan fiscal commission to reduce the debt.
Public safety
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Supports deporting immigrants here illegally who commit crimes.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
- Introduced the Securing Our Northern Borders Act.In office
Education
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Opposes transgender women competing in women's sports.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
- Co-authored the First-Time Homebuyers Affordability Act.
Economy & jobs
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Supports a unified federal crypto regulatory framework.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
- Co-sponsors the Stop Global Tariffs Act.
Environment & parks
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
- Supports faster permitting for energy projects, including clean energy.
- Opposes EPA delay of PFAS drinking water deadlines.In office
Health & human services
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Supports portable health coverage and price transparency.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
- Authored HOPE Act extending enhanced ACA premium credits.
Government & transparency
Michael J. LiPetri Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Opposes boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel.
Thomas R. SuozziDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.