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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Hakeem S. Jeffries Democratic · Incumbent Hakeem S. Jeffries, Democratic incumbent representing New York's 8th District and House Democratic Leader, seeks re-election in 2026. Full profile → Lewis Mizrahi Republican Republican and Conservative Party candidate challenging incumbent Hakeem Jeffries in New York's 8th Congressional District (2026) Full profile →

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IssueHakeem S. Jeffries
Democratic
Lewis Mizrahi
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports job creation, worker organizing, and lower costs no sourced position
HousingSupports affordable housing investment and public housing repairs no sourced position
Health careSupports expanding ACA and lowering prescription drug costs no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports humane immigration enforcement and pathway to citizenship no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports protecting abortion access and codifying Roe v. Wade no sourced position
EducationSupports equal access to high-quality education for all Americans no sourced position
Climate & energySupports urgent action on climate, clean energy, and environmental justice no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports policing reform with accountability alongside community safety no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes large deficit-increasing tax legislation; supports ACA tax credits no sourced position
GunsSupports universal background checks and assault weapons ban no sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports voting rights; opposes voter suppression legislation no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseStrongly supports U.S. aid to Ukraine against Russian aggression no sourced position

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