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Yvette D. Clarke
Democratic · Incumbent
U.S. representative since 2007; former New York City Council member.
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issues on record
Stances
Rent
Leaning limit
New York should limit how much landlords can raise rents.
Limit
Don’t limit
In 2015, Clarke urged the governor and state Senate to restore rent stabilization and end vacancy decontrol. She has not made a recent statement on state rent rules.
“I urge Governor Cuomo and the State Senate to work in good faith with the State Assembly to restore rent stabilization in New York State”
Office of Rep. Yvette Clarke · 2015-06-17
Congresswoman Clarke's Statement on Rent Stabilization
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This is from 2015. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Immigration
Leaning stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
After a federal immigration raid on Canal Street in October 2025, Clarke said New York City will remain a sanctuary city. In October 2026 she called for ICE to be removed from sanctuary cities, including New York.
“New York City will always be a sanctuary to the oppressed and powerless”
Office of Rep. Yvette Clarke · 2025-10-22
Clarke Issues Statement on Canal Street ICE Raid
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Office of Rep. Yvette Clarke · 2026-10-09
Clarke Demands ICE Leave NYC Following Shooting of New Yorker
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Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
In September 2026, Clarke criticized the Hyde Amendment for limiting abortion coverage for low-income people. She called for passing the EACH Act to fund abortion care.
“Today marks 50 years of harm, hardship, and uncertainty under the Hyde Amendment.”
Office of Rep. Yvette Clarke · 2026-09-30
Clarke Issues Statement on 50 Years of the Hyde Amendment
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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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