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Michael J. LiPetri Jr.
Republican · Conservative
Former state assemblyman (2019–2020); 2024 Republican nominee for this seat.
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Leaning more power
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
In January 2020, as a state Assemblyman, LiPetri criticized New York's bail law for barring judges from weighing danger to the community. No newer statement was found.
“What you're doing is now you are posing a danger to the community”
Fox News · 2020-01-02
New York bail reform under fire amid wave of anti-Semitic attacks
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This is from 2020. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Immigration
Not on record
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Leaning keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
In October 2026 LiPetri described himself as a pro-choice Republican. He said he opposes late-term abortions.
“I'm a pro-choice Republican. I trust women to make choices that are right for them. What I am against are late term abortions - that's too extreme - but I'll always trust women to make decisions for themselves.”
Patch · 2026-10-14
Meet The Candidate: Mike LiPetri For Congress, 3rd Congressional District
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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