Who Is Running in New York Congressional District 24th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Claudia Tenney
(Incumbent)Economy
HighClaudia Tenney voted "Yes" on H.R. 2262, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act, to create opportunities for skill development and upward mobility through voluntary professional development. She also supported H.R. 980, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Implementation Act of 2025, to provide resources for veterans transitioning to civilian jobs. Tenney also voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and supports pro-growth economic policies to lower costs and expand opportunity for American workers. She received an endorsement from Maggie's List.
Immigration
HighCongresswoman Claudia Tenney voted for H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, which provided increased funding for agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She sponsored H.J.Res. 107 to prohibit noncitizen voting, arguing that only U.S. citizens should vote to preserve citizens' power and address security. Tenney also led a Supreme Court amicus brief to restrict birthright citizenship, contending the Fourteenth Amendment was for freed slaves, not to incentivize illegal immigration.
Healthcare
HighClaudia Tenney voted in favor of the American Health Care Act in 2026, defending it as a "kinder version of Obamacare." She advocates for Republican efforts to lower healthcare prices and expand competition. Additionally, she sponsored H.R. 2232, the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025, which was signed into law, and urged the CMS to address Medicare fraud before implementing home health payment cuts.
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| Issue | Claudia Tenney |
|---|---|
| Economy | Claudia Tenney voted "Yes" on H.R. 2262, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act, to create opportunities for skill development and upward mobility through voluntary professional development. She also supported H.R. 980, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Implementation Act of 2025, to provide resources for veterans transitioning to civilian jobs. Tenney also voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and supports pro-growth economic policies to lower costs and expand opportunity for American workers. She received an endorsement from Maggie's List. High |
| Immigration | Congresswoman Claudia Tenney voted for H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, which provided increased funding for agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She sponsored H.J.Res. 107 to prohibit noncitizen voting, arguing that only U.S. citizens should vote to preserve citizens' power and address security. Tenney also led a Supreme Court amicus brief to restrict birthright citizenship, contending the Fourteenth Amendment was for freed slaves, not to incentivize illegal immigration. High |
| Healthcare | Claudia Tenney voted in favor of the American Health Care Act in 2026, defending it as a "kinder version of Obamacare." She advocates for Republican efforts to lower healthcare prices and expand competition. Additionally, she sponsored H.R. 2232, the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025, which was signed into law, and urged the CMS to address Medicare fraud before implementing home health payment cuts. High |
| Climate & Energy | Claudia Tenney voted for H.R. 6938, which funds clean water infrastructure and strengthens resiliency in New York, and for H.R. 7006, which eliminates climate change mandates. She advocates for natural gas and nuclear energy, stating that both are crucial for clean, affordable, and reliable American energy. Tenney supported the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to restore U.S. energy independence and opposed Biden-era energy policies, citing concerns about energy reliability and affordability. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, reflecting her record on defending the right to life. She has introduced and supported legislation such as the Unborn Child Support Act, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, aiming to protect unborn children and prevent taxpayer funding for abortion. She also supports measures to strengthen protections for the most vulnerable. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Tenney voted in favor of the PROTECT Taiwan Act (H.R. 1531), aiming to deter Chinese aggression by seeking China's exclusion from international financial institutions. She also supported the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1071), citing its role in strengthening the military against global threats, restoring accountability, and protecting taxpayers. Additionally, Tenney voted for the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500) as a means to counter China's influence in Africa through economic development. High |
| Education | Claudia Tenney voted for H.R. 2262, to allow voluntary professional development, and H.R. 980, expanding educational resources for veterans. She also supported H.R. 5764 to help small businesses adopt AI. Tenney advocates for school choice, urging New York to opt into H.R. 1 for federal scholarship tax credits for low and middle-income families. She supports the PROTECT Our Kids Act, preventing federal funds for CCP-linked schools, citing national security concerns. High |
| Gun Policy | Claudia Tenney strongly supports Second Amendment rights, opposing efforts to infringe on gun ownership through new regulations. She opposed the NY SAFE Act and led an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to rule New York’s concealed carry law unconstitutional in NYSRPA v. Bruen, a decision which cited her arguments. Tenney received an 'A-' grade from Gun Owners of America for her stance on gun rights. High |
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