SECOND AMENDMENT
SENATE RACE
Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat)
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Passed the first-ever law to make gun trafficking a federal crime.
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supports fighting for common sense reforms to eliminate loopholes, strengthen background checks, and ban assault rifles.
Mike Sapraicone (Republican)
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Supports background checks and red flag laws but would not support a ban on assault style weapons.
Diane Sare (Independent)
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Supports restrictions on gun purchasing
HOUSE RACES
House District 1
John Avlon (Democrat)
Pushes for “common sense” gun safety reforms
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Supports background checks for individuals with violent histories before gun purchases.
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Advocates for restoring the assault weapons ban.
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Seeks to regulate ghost guns to prevent untraceable firearms from spreading.
House District 2
Rob Lubin (Democrat)
Supports Strengthen strengthening gun laws for public safety
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Advocates for stronger gun laws to reduce violence and enhance public safety.
Andrew Garbarino (Republican)
Opposes new gun regulations
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Argues that most gun crimes are committed by criminals with no respect for the law.
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Opposes the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act, saying it infringes on Second Amendment rights.
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Opposes additional background checks, saying believing they make it harder for law-abiding citizens to get firearms.
House District 3
Tom Suozzi (Democrat)
Advocates for sensible gun laws to enhance public safety.
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Supports closing loopholes in background checks to prevent dangerous individuals from obtaining firearms.
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Promotes community-based safety programs and responsible gun ownership.
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Calls for legislative reforms to address gun violence and protect communities.
Michael LiPetri Jr. (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
House District 4
Laura Gillen (Democrat)
Champions responsible gun legislation to ensure public safety.
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Supports “common sense” gun control measures to prevent violence.
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Advocates for background checks for all gun purchases.
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Works towards measures promoting responsible gun ownership.
Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)
Emphasizes public safety while respecting rights.
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Believes most gun crimes are committed by individuals who disregard the law.
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Opposes measures that he views as infringing infringe on Second Amendment rights.
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Advocates for responsible gun ownership without excessive regulations.
House District 5
Gregory Meeks (Democrat)
Promotes gun safety and legislation to protect citizens from gun violence.
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Believes parents and communities should not live in fear of gun violence.
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Advocates for “common sense” gun control measures.
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(No specific proposals mentioned, which may require further investigation.)
Paul King (Republican)
Advocates for a comprehensive approach to gun rights that focuses on preventing crime.
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Emphasizes restoring effective police protections to enhance community safety.
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Aims to keep illegal guns off the streets and addresses societal issues contributing to crime.
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Supports providing at-risk youth with better opportunities to deter involvement in criminal activities.
House District 6
Grace Meng (Democrat)
Supports stricter laws to combat gun violence.
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Advocates for enhanced background checks and comprehensive legislation to create safer communities.
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Recognizes gun violence as a public health crisis, emphasizing the need for effective solutions.
House District 7
Nydia Velazquez (Democrat)
Advocates for gun safety measures
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Gun Trafficking Legislation: Velázquez reintroduced the Stopping the Iron Pipeline Act to combat gun trafficking by establishing firearm identification standards.
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Federal Gun Violence Reforms: She calls for comprehensive reforms to reduce gun violence and improve law enforcement's ability to trace illegal firearms.
House District 8
Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat)
Supports comprehensive gun safety measures.
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Passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which includes enhanced background checks and protections for domestic violence victims.
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Allocates funds for state crisis intervention orders, violence interruption initiatives, and mental health services.
John Delaney (Republican)
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Calls for comprehensive background checks and the closing of loopholes in gun sales.
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Supports red flag laws to prevent individuals deemed a risk from obtaining firearms.
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Advocates for a national strategy to address gun violence as a public health crisis.
House District 9
Yvette D. Clarke (Democrat)
Pushes for comprehensive gun control measures.
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Advocates for stricter laws on automatic and semi-automatic rifles.
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Emphasizes the national crisis of gun violence affecting both urban and suburban communities.
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Calls for a multi-faceted approach to reducing gun violence across the country.
Menachem Raitport (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
House District 10
Daniel Goldman (Democrat)
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Believes in common sense solutions to gun violence issues
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Believes in the assault rifle ban
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Firm on prohibition of the sale of ghost guns and high-capacity ammunition
Alexander Dodenhoff (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
Paul Briscoe (Conservative)
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Specific information not found.
House District 11
House District 12
Jerrold Nadler (Democrat)
Supports restrictions on violent abusers' access to guns.
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Supports delivering grants to states to establish crucial red flag laws.
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Supports stemming the flow of trafficked guns to New York.
Mike Zumbluskas (Republican)
Supports common sense gun violence prevention laws
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Supports legislation that would require background checks for all gun sales, close loopholes in getting assault rifles
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Supports the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties.
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Supported the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
House District 13
Adriano Espaillat (Democrat)
Supports "common sense" gun violence prevention laws
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Supports legislation that would require background checks for all gun sales, close loopholes in getting assault rifles
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Supports the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties.
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Supported the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
Ruben D. Vargas (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
House District 14
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat)
Supporter of gun reform legislation
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Supports the Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
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Supports expanding background checks for prospective gun buyers between ages 18 and 21
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Supports preventing people convicted of domestic abuse from owning a gun
Tina Forte (Republican)
Supports second amendment rights
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Pro-second amendment
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Pro-armed security guards in schools
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Supports withholding federal funding from people who oppose measures such as the above
House District 15
Ritchie Torres (Democrat)
Stronger gun control laws
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For the banning of ghost guns and the expansion of gun free zones around schools
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Supports the requirement for ghost gun kits to be federally licensed
Gonzalo Duran (Republican)
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Specific information not found.
Jose Vega (Libertarian)
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Specific information not found.
House District 16
George Latimer (Democrat)
Wants stronger gun control Laws
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Believes that any death that is preventable should be prevented
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Common sense gun reform
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For an assault weapons ban as well as
Jamaal Bowman (Republican)
Stronger gun control laws
- Feels as though more access to guns just creates bigger problems for communities, with emphasis on being strongly against teachers carrying in schools
- In support of increased screening for any weapons, with enhanced screening and resources for those struggling with mental health crisis
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Supports stronger gun control regulations
House District 17
Mondaire Jones (Democrat)
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Supports bans that implement assault weapons
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Supports Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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Supports ban of military-style assault weapons
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Voted yes to Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
Michael Lawler (Republican)
Supports measures that keep guns away from dangerous people
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Opposes assault weapons ban, says the terms are too broad
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Sponsored a bill that renewed a 1988 ban on guns that can evade metal detectors
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said he supports expanded laws on safe-storage of guns and expanded "red flag" laws to keep guns away from people who are deemed dangerous.
House District 18
Pat Ryan (Democrat)
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Supports several legislations to control guns
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Cosponsors the Assault Weapons Ban, Ethan’s Law for safe storage, both the Bipartisan and the Enhanced Background Checks Acts, and the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Alison Esposito (Republican)
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Believes gun control and reform is a distraction from other issues
House District 19
Josh Riley (Democrat)
Advocates for stronger background checks for guns
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Wants to keep “war weapons” out of the streets
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Supports denying domestic abusers access to guns
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Supports keeping people safe from gun violence, while maintaining the 2nd Amendment
Marcus Molinaro (Republican)
Supports the protection of the 2nd Amendment
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Does not support gun control legislation
House District 20
Kevin Waltz (Republican)
Supports protecting the Second Amendment
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Does not support legislation to control guns
House District 21
Paula Collins (Democrat)
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Supports gun control legislation
Elise Stefanik (Republican)
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Supports a pro-life stance on women’s reproductive rights
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Has an A+ rating on Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life scorecard
Scott Phillip Lewis (Independent)
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Supports common sense gun reform while protecting Second Amendment rights
House District 22
John Mannion (Democrat)
Supports common-sense solutions for gun violence
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Fights for gun violence protection and advocacy programs
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Supports gun buyback program
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Supports community violence intervention programs
Brandon Williams (Republican)
Opposes government infringing on rights to remove firearms
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Opposes all congressional efforts to restrict or remove firearms
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Opposes red-flag laws and bans of high-capacity or assault weapons
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Supports stronger background checks for firearm purchases
House District 23
Thomas Carle (Democrat)
Supports pro-choice stance on women’s reproductive rights
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Believes Congress must restore reproductive health care rights
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Believes government should not have a say when it comes to women’s choice
Nick Langworthy (Republican)
Supports the protection of the 2nd Amendment
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Making efforts to block President Biden’s pistol brace ban.
House District 24
David Wagenhauser (Democrat)
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Defends the right to responsibly use and own a firearm
Claudia Tenney (Republican)
Supports the protection the 2nd Amendment
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Believes the right to keep and bear arms should not be infringed
House District 25
Joseph Morelle (Democrat)
Joseph D. Morelle has been serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 25th congressional district since 2018.
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Supports common-sense gun reform
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Supports and co-sponsors several pieces of legislation to decrease gun violence
Gregg Sadwick (Republican)
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Supports the protection of 2nd Amendment rights
Luther Layne (Libertarian)
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Believes 2nd Amendment rights should be protected, with some regulation
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Does not support the SAFE Act, which regulates background checks and bans assault rifles
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Supports legislation which overrides all legislation that would impede law-abiding citizens from their rights to firearms
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Believes in a system that regulates guns for people after they commit crimes using a firearm
House District 26
Timothy M. Kennedy (Democrat)
Timothy M. Kennedy is the U.S. representative for New York's 26th district, and was elected in April of 2024.
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Supports action to strengthen gun control
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Wants to ban assault rifles and modifiers
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Wants to people to pass background checks for all firearm purchases
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Wants to strengthen red flag laws
Anthony Marecki (Republican)
Supports measures that keep guns away from dangerous people
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Opposes assault weapons ban, says the terms are too broad
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Sponsored a bill that renewed a 1988 ban on guns that can evade metal detectors
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said he supports expanded laws on safe-storage of guns and expanded "red flag" laws to keep guns away from people who are deemed dangerous.