New York race

Candidate for Governor of New York · Election day November 3, 2026

Lee Zeldin

Republican · Former U.S. Representative

Lee Zeldin was the Republican nominee for Governor of New York in 2022. He previously served four terms as a U.S. Representative representing New York's 1st Congressional District and served in the State Senate.

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Positions

Abortion

Opposes

Opposes state legislation expanding abortion access and supports restrictions on public funding for abortion procedures.

  • I am a pro-life candidate for governor.
  • Restrictions on state taxpayer funding for abortion

Immigration

Opposes

Opposes sanctuary jurisdiction policies and favors increased law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration agencies.

  • We must end sanctuary policies that compromise law enforcement efforts.
  • Repeal of state sanctuary rules
  • Mandatory cooperation with federal immigration detainers

Healthcare

Opposes

Opposes government-run single-payer health insurance and supports market-based reform options.

  • Single-payer healthcare would bankrupt New York State.
  • Opposition to single-payer legislation
  • Expansion of Health Savings Accounts

Middle East Conflict

Supports

Supports strong bilateral security relations with Israel and strict enforcement of anti-BDS regulations.

  • The United States must stand unconditionally with Israel.
  • Enforcement of state anti-BDS policy

Economy & Jobs

Mixed

Focuses on lowering state taxes, reducing regulations, and expanding energy extraction to lower living costs.

  • We need to make New York state affordable again for working families.
  • Reductions in state personal income tax rates
  • Lifting the state ban on natural gas fracking

Housing

Mixed

Focuses on preserving local municipal zoning authority and lowering property tax burdens for homeowners.

  • Local communities should maintain control over their zoning laws.
  • Protection of local control over zoning
  • Property tax relief measures

Public Safety

Mixed

Focuses on repealing recent state bail law reforms, expanding law enforcement resources, and increasing criminal penalties.

  • We must repeal bail reform completely to make our streets safe.
  • Repeal of state cash bail limits
  • Increased funding for local law enforcement

Work history

  • U.S. House of Representatives

    U.S. Representative (NY-01) · 2015-2023

  • New York State Senate

    State Senator · 2011-2014

  • United States Army Reserve

    Officer · 2003-present

Education

  • Albany Law School

    J.D. · 2003

  • State University of New York at Albany

    B.A. · 2001

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