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Jeanine
C. Driscoll

Republican challenger Jeanine C. Driscoll, Hempstead Tax Receiver and attorney, runs for NY's 4th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Jeanine C. Driscoll is the Republican challenger for New York's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Democrat Laura Gillen. The Federal Election Commission classifies her as a Challenger. 16

Driscoll currently serves as the Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Hempstead, a position she was first elected to in 2019 and re-elected to in 2023. She has also served as an Associate Village Justice for the Incorporated Village of Bellerose. 11820

According to her campaign biography, Driscoll has practiced law for more than 30 years. She was raised in Middle Village, Queens, and has lived in the Village of Bellerose for approximately 24 years. 1

Driscoll holds a bachelor's degree in American Politics from The Catholic University of America and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. In July 2026, the National Republican Congressional Committee announced her inclusion in its MAGA Majority Program. 115

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Receiver of Taxes, Town of Hempstead
Website
driscoll4congress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    filing
    FEC filing: Driscoll raised $264,824 and had $226,274 cash on hand through June 30

    A campaign-finance summary based on FEC filings covering April 1–June 30 showed Driscoll raised $264,824, spent $38,550, and had $226,274 cash on hand. Opponent Laura Gillen had raised approximately $5.10 million through the same period.

    New York 4th District — 2026 House Race, Candidates & FEC ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    Driscoll tells Newsmax that Gillen 'betrayed' Long Island workers with votes against tax bill

    On Newsmax, Driscoll criticized Gillen's votes against a 2025 tax-and-spending bill, including provisions on tips, overtime, Social Security, and the SALT deduction. Driscoll said, 'She voted no on the restoration of SALT, which is huge for Long Islanders.' The bill also included Medicaid cuts.

    Driscoll to Newsmax: Gillen 'Betrayed' Long Island Workers on Tax Votes · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    poll
    Seldon forecast gives Gillen 99% win probability in NY-04 race against Driscoll

    Seldon's October 8 forecast model put Gillen's win probability at 99% in the NY-04 race. This is a model output based on factors such as partisan lean and fundraising, not an independent public poll.

    New York's 4th District 2026 Forecast: Gillen vs. Driscoll · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 8
    news
    Congressional Leadership Fund reserves $1.32 million in TV ads supporting Driscoll against Gillen

    Newsday reported that the Congressional Leadership Fund reserved more than $1.32 million in television advertising to support Driscoll by criticizing Gillen. A Trump-linked super PAC also made late ad purchases exceeding $220,000 supporting Driscoll and opposing Gillen. These are outside-group expenditures, not Driscoll campaign funds.

    House Republicans set to launch TV ad campaign aimed at Long Island Rep. Laura Gillen · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 7
    debate
    News 12 reports Gillen declined debate invitation; Driscoll agreed to participate

    News 12 reported that Gillen declined its invitation to a debate while Driscoll agreed to participate. Because Gillen declined, News 12 offered both candidates interview segments instead. No Driscoll–Gillen debate was reported to have taken place.

    Skipping debates: Why some Long Island congressional candidates are staying off the stage · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 5
    debate
    Driscoll accuses Gillen of refusing to debate; Gillen says she engages voters directly

    POLITICO reported that Driscoll publicly accused Gillen of refusing to debate her. Gillen's spokesperson responded that the incumbent holds meetings and events directly with voters and would continue doing so through Election Day.

    AI in the NYC Council spotlight · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 30
    news
    Driscoll pledges to 'stand with the President 100% of the time' in 77 WABC interview

    In an interview on 77 WABC, Driscoll pledged to stand with President Trump 100% of the time and said she had a 'real issue' with Republicans who break with him. Courier New York reported this as an indicator of her close Trump alignment.

    Did Jeanine Driscoll pledge 100% loyalty to Trump? · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 25
    news
    Driscoll says New Yorkers increasingly worried about crime and Democratic Socialism in NY-4 race

    Driscoll highlighted voter concerns about crime and the rise of Democratic Socialism as central themes in her NY-4 campaign, according to reporting from political.org.

    Jeanine Driscoll: New Yorkers Increasingly Worried About Crime, Democratic Socialism’s Rise in NY-4 Race · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jul 13
    endorsement
    Trump and House Republican leadership endorse Driscoll for NY-04

    Donald Trump issued what he called his 'Complete and Total Endorsement' of Driscoll. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership also jointly endorsed her. Driscoll wrote on X, 'I am honored to have your support.'

    Did Jeanine Driscoll pledge 100% loyalty to Trump? · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Jun 23
    news
    Driscoll wins Republican primary for NY-04, defeating retired Air Force Lt. Col. Marvin Williams

    The Associated Press called the Republican primary race for Driscoll, making her the GOP nominee for New York's 4th Congressional District. She defeated retired Air Force Lt. Col. Marvin Williams.

    Election 2026 · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Republican Women's Caucus Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Andrew Garbarino (U.S. Representative) official
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no dated announcement found. ivoterguide.com
  • Nassau County Detectives Association, Inc. union
    Reported as an endorser on 2026election.com, with Driscoll quoted thanking the association; no specific endorsement date found. 2026election.com
  • Port Authority Sergeants Benevolent Association union
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Peter King (former U.S. Representative) official
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) organization
    NRCC announced on July 15, 2026 that Driscoll was included in its MAGA Majority program, providing early support, strategic resources, and visibility. nrcc.org · Jul 15, 2026
  • Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer, and Lisa McClain (House Republican leadership) official
    House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain jointly endorsed Driscoll on July 13, 2026. x.com · Jul 13, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    President Trump endorsed Driscoll on July 13, 2026; statement reproduced in Breitbart and Trump archive. trump-archive.com · Jul 13, 2026
  • Nassau County Republican Committee organization
    Local reporting indicates Driscoll received the committee's endorsement; the June 23, 2026 report does not specify the date of the endorsement itself. liherald.com · Jun 23, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$265K
Spent
$39K
Cash on hand
$226K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY04211(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Driscoll to Newsmax: Gillen 'Betrayed' Long Island Workers on Tax Votes(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] House Republicans set to launch TV ad campaign aimed at Long Island Rep. Laura Gillen(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] New York's 4th District 2026 Forecast: Gillen vs. Driscoll(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Skipping debates: Why some Long Island congressional candidates are staying off the stage(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Election 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] AI in the NYC Council spotlight(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] Jeanine C. Driscoll — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] New York — 4th District — head to head | 2026election.com(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Did Jeanine Driscoll pledge 100% loyalty to Trump?(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  10. [10] Jeanine C. Driscoll - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] New York 4th District — 2026 House Race, Candidates & FEC ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  12. [12] Jeanine Driscoll — 2026 New York's 4th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  13. [13] Exclusive — Jeanine Driscoll: New Yorkers Are Concerned Over Rise of Crime and Democratic Socialism(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  14. [14] Jeanine Driscoll: New Yorkers Increasingly Worried About Crime, Democratic Socialism’s Rise in NY-4 Race(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  15. [15] It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected ... - Trump Archive(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  16. [16] Exclusive — Jeanine Driscoll: ‘I’m the Voice of the People ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
  17. [17] NRCC Announces Jeanine Driscoll to MAGA Majority Program(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  18. [18] Jeanine Driscoll has proudly served Nassau taxpayers and ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2026
  19. [19] Jeanine Driscoll defeats Marvin Williams in GOP primary ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
  20. [20] New York Primary Previews: Meet Jeanine Driscoll ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2026
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