General Election
Immigration, Housing, Wages, and AI Shape NY-09 House Race
Incumbent Yvette D. Clarke faces Joel Azumah in the November 3 general election. Both candidates have documented positions on immigration, housing, wages, and artificial intelligence, while only Clarke has a documented health-care position.
U.S. representative for New York's 9th Congressional District
Housing — Supports affordable rental and homeownership access, citing high prices, interest rates, strict loan requirements, and limited homes for sale as barriers. She says she continues to work on housing policy as a member of the Congressional Renters Caucus.
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Housing — Supports homeownership and opposes high taxes and onerous regulations on property ownership. His campaign says community members should be able to buy property if they choose.
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Housing and Rent
HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher program helps very low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities access housing in the private market.
Supports affordable rental and homeownership access, citing high prices, interest rates, strict loan requirements, and limited homes for sale as barriers. She says she continues to work on housing policy as a member of the Congressional Renters Caucus.
Congresswoman Yvette ClarkeImmigration Policy
Congress has broad authority over immigration law, while executive-branch departments and their components carry out distinct immigration-policy responsibilities.
Supports protecting lawful immigration channels from being suspended without congressional oversight. Proposed maintaining the Diversity Visa Program and said Congress should ensure programs established by statute are administered consistently with congressional intent.
Office of Rep. Yvette D. ClarkeJobs and Wages
The federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees is $7.25 per hour. When both state and federal minimum-wage laws apply, employees are entitled to the higher minimum wage.
Proposes expanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for employers who hire veterans after Department of Veterans Affairs vocational training. She says the incentive could address veteran unemployment while filling clean-energy jobs.
Office of Rep. Yvette D. ClarkeCycle-to-date · Federal Election Commission (FEC) — figures change as new reports are filed.
ClarkeResearched & verified Sep 23, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.
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