Who Is Running in New York Congressional District 3rd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Thomas Suozzi
(Incumbent)Economy
HighThomas Suozzi voted 'Yea' on the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which provided funding to federal agencies and programs. He has secured commitments for over $16 million in federal funding for local and environmental projects in New York’s third district. Suozzi also advocates for ensuring veterans have access to post-service economic opportunities.
Immigration
HighThomas Suozzi supports legalizing immigrants who have been in the U.S. for a decade or more, but not necessarily offering a pathway to citizenship. He expressed regret for voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security in 2026, explaining that he failed to consider it a referendum on what he described as ICE's "illegal and immoral conduct" in Minneapolis. He advocates for bipartisan immigration reform, co-chairing the Democrats for Border Security Taskforce and the Problem Solvers Caucus, aiming to achieve solutions that are both safe and fair while upholding human dignity.
Healthcare
HighThomas Suozzi has supported bipartisan initiatives to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, aiming to make healthcare more affordable. He co-introduced the Bipartisan HOPE Act to prevent premium increases, enhance premium tax credits, and establish safeguards against fraud. Suozzi emphasizes collaborative efforts across parties to deliver practical solutions for healthcare costs. He also opposed legislation that would cut federal funding for various programs, including healthcare.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Thomas Suozzi |
|---|---|
| Economy | Thomas Suozzi voted 'Yea' on the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which provided funding to federal agencies and programs. He has secured commitments for over $16 million in federal funding for local and environmental projects in New York’s third district. Suozzi also advocates for ensuring veterans have access to post-service economic opportunities. High |
| Immigration | Thomas Suozzi supports legalizing immigrants who have been in the U.S. for a decade or more, but not necessarily offering a pathway to citizenship. He expressed regret for voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security in 2026, explaining that he failed to consider it a referendum on what he described as ICE's "illegal and immoral conduct" in Minneapolis. He advocates for bipartisan immigration reform, co-chairing the Democrats for Border Security Taskforce and the Problem Solvers Caucus, aiming to achieve solutions that are both safe and fair while upholding human dignity. High |
| Healthcare | Thomas Suozzi has supported bipartisan initiatives to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, aiming to make healthcare more affordable. He co-introduced the Bipartisan HOPE Act to prevent premium increases, enhance premium tax credits, and establish safeguards against fraud. Suozzi emphasizes collaborative efforts across parties to deliver practical solutions for healthcare costs. He also opposed legislation that would cut federal funding for various programs, including healthcare. High |
| Climate & Energy | Thomas Suozzi advocates for climate action, criticizing the rollback of the 'Endangerment Finding' due to its impact on public health and the climate crisis. He has participated in legal challenges against EPA's greenhouse gas emissions rollbacks and supported funding increases for environmental initiatives such as the Navy Grumman Plume cleanup. Additionally, Suozzi secured nearly $3 million in federal grants for Long Island Sound preservation projects. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Thomas Suozzi strongly favors abortion rights, viewing abortion as a woman's unrestricted right. He supports public funding for abortion services. As a member of Congress, he opposed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36) in 2017, which would have prevented abortions 20 weeks after conception. He also opposed the Palmer Amendment in 2017, which aimed to prohibit funding for certain abortion providers. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Thomas Suozzi emphasizes veterans' benefits, stating his commitment to ensuring veterans and their families receive excellent healthcare and post-service economic opportunities. He also voted "Yea" on the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R.9747), which provides funding for federal agencies including the Secret Service. High |
| Education | Thomas Suozzi supported a Department of Education rule providing nondiscrimination protections in federally funded education programs, as indicated by his 'Right' vote on H.J.Res. 165. While serving as Nassau County Executive, he implemented a 'No Wrong Door' program, creating a consolidated campus to make comprehensive health and social services for K-12 students more accessible, based on his belief in addressing root causes. Medium |
| Gun Policy | Thomas Suozzi received an endorsement from Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, which supports congressional candidates prioritizing people over the profits of the gun industry. Everytown's executive director stated the need for a Congress that represents Americans who want to live free from the constant threat of gun violence, indicating Suozzi's alignment with gun safety measures. Low |
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