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
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- ​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.