General Election
A Competitive Lean Democratic Seat Tests Suozzi's Incumbency
After the June primaries, incumbent Tom Suozzi, serving NY-3 since February 2024, holds the Democratic line. Michael J. LiPetri Jr. holds the Republican and Conservative lines; published rating pages list NY-3 as Lean Democratic.
Attorney and certified public accountant
Affordability and taxes — Supports restoring the full state and local tax deduction and reducing household costs. His affordability proposals also call for rolling back tariffs, expanding access to low-interest mortgages for first-time buyers, and lowering energy costs through faster project permitting.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce +4
Attorney
Affordability and taxes — Supports reducing tax and regulatory burdens to make it easier to buy a home and raise children. His campaign describes the Trump tax agenda as having raised the state and local tax deduction cap and provided deductions for tips, overtime and seniors.
Donald Trump +5
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Affordability and Federal Taxes
For tax year 2026, the federal itemized deduction for state and local taxes is capped at $40,400 for most filers, with income-based phase-down rules. Congress writes federal tax law, so the House can affect the cap and other federal tax provisions through legislation.
Supports restoring the full state and local tax deduction and reducing household costs. His affordability proposals also call for rolling back tariffs, expanding access to low-interest mortgages for first-time buyers, and lowering energy costs through faster project permitting.
Suozzi for Congress, Five-Point American Affordability PlanImmigration and Border Policy
Federal law assigns immigration enforcement primarily to the Department of Homeland Security and immigration adjudication to the Justice Department's Executive Office for Immigration Review. Congress can change the statutory framework and funding, including the rules governing removal, asylum, and border operations.
Supports a comprehensive immigration package intended to strengthen border security and address the influx of undocumented migrants. He also says he would work across party lines on immigration policy.
Suozzi for Congress, Tom on the IssuesPublic Safety and Law Enforcement
Current federal programs provide grants to state and local agencies for law-enforcement hiring, training, equipment, technology, and crime-prevention work. The House can change those grant authorities and appropriations, while implementation occurs through federal programs and local agencies.
Supports reducing crime through intervention and prevention measures, with the goal of making communities safer. His campaign also describes support for common-sense gun-safety measures.
Suozzi for Congress, Tom on the IssuesCycle-to-date · Federal Election Commission (FEC) — figures change as new reports are filed.
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