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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Andrew R Garbarino Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino has represented New York's 2nd Congressional District since 2021. Full profile → Patrick Halpin Democratic Patrick Halpin, Democrat and former Suffolk County Executive, is challenging incumbent Rep. Andrew Garbarino in NY-02 in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueAndrew R Garbarino
Republican
Patrick Halpin
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports pro-growth policies, lower taxes, and less regulation Opposes corporate price gouging; supports affordability for working families
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and improving affordability Supports expanding housing while preserving neighborhood character
Health careSupports 9/11 first responder health care and workforce investment Supports building toward universal Medicare coverage
ImmigrationSupports stronger border security and enforcement Supports secure borders with oversight of federal enforcement
Abortion & reproductive rightsVoted against federal abortion protections; supports born-alive protections Supports enshrining reproductive rights in the federal Constitution
EducationSupports 9/11 curriculum in schools and investment in Merchant Marine Academy no sourced position
Climate & energySupports bipartisan energy permitting reform to cut costs and reduce emissions Supports climate resilience, clean energy, and polluter accountability
Crime & public safetyStrongly supports law enforcement; opposes defunding police Supports law enforcement, border security, and anti-fentanyl efforts
Taxes & budgetSupports restoring and raising the SALT deduction for middle-class relief Supports higher SALT deduction and opposes billionaire tax breaks
GunsStrong Second Amendment supporter; opposes expanded gun regulations no sourced position
Democracy & electionsVoted yes on requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote Supports ethics reform, banning congressional stock trading, no corporate PACs
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Opposes U.S. involvement in Iran war; would vote for war powers resolution

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