ISSUE BASED GUIDES

Adriano Espaillat's economic policies prioritize infrastructure investment, affordable housing, worker protections, and fair wages, including raising the federal minimum wage to a living wage and ensuring equal pay.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocates for empowering workers through policies like a $15 minimum wage, labor rights, and a Federal Jobs Guarantee, while raising taxes on top earners to fund initiatives like the Green New Deal.

Daniel Goldman's economic policy emphasizes an urgent transition to renewable energy, supporting the Green New Deal to create jobs and ensure environmental equity for marginalized communities.

Donald Trump's 2024 economic policies emphasize tax cuts, trade reform, deregulation, protectionist tariffs, and energy expansion.

George Latimer's economic policies focus on fostering an inclusive economy through job training, affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fiscal discipline, while supporting minority-owned businesses.

Gonzalo Duran advocates for fiscal transparency, supporting local businesses with tax breaks, and providing Bronx residents with career-oriented, growth-focused employment.

Grace Meng's economic policies prioritize supporting small businesses and middle-class families by advocating for job creation, economic growth, and increased federal support for entrepreneurs.

Gregory Meeks focuses on economic policies that promote job creation, economic development, and support for small, minority, and women-owned businesses.

Hakeem Jeffries is focused on lowering costs for child care, health care, education, and prescription drugs, advocating for measures like capping insulin prices and cracking down on corporate price gouging.

J.D. Vance's economic policies focus on reshoring manufacturing jobs, reducing reliance on foreign trade, cutting taxes for the middle class, promoting domestic fossil fuel production, and tightening immigration policies to protect American workers.

Jerry Nadler's economic policies emphasize prioritizing workers and promoting market competition by investigating corporate dominance, supporting small businesses and families during crises, and advocating for regional tax brackets that benefits New York.

Kamala Harris' economic policies emphasize building an “Opportunity Economy” by strengthening the middle class through job creation, supporting small businesses, ensuring equitable access to education, and addressing income inequality.

Menachem Raitport's economic policy focuses on reducing taxes for small businesses and homeowners, particularly the elderly, while supporting affordable housing and tenant protections.

Mike Zumbluskas' economic policy emphasizes reducing foreign supply chain dependence, restoring domestic manufacturing, and addressing trade deficits to achieve economic independence.

Nicole Malliotakis advocates for reducing taxes, restoring the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, and cutting property taxes for seniors, while supporting President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and opposing large federal spending initiatives.

Nydia Velázquez advocates for a living wage, stronger worker protections, and revitalization of damaged areas to enhance local economies. As Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business, she supports initiatives to alleviate burdens on small busines

Paul King's economic plan focuses on helping small businesses and working people by lowering taxes and cutting government rules that make it hard for businesses to grow. He wants to make it easier for people to find jobs and move out of poverty.

Ritchie Torres advocates for expanding the Child Tax Credit, raising the minimum wage to $15, and strengthening unions to reduce poverty and income inequality.

Thomas Zmich has proposed a set of economic policies focused on enhancing government efficiency and supporting American families. He aims to investigate and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs to reduce spending.

Tim Walz's economic policy emphasizes raising wages, investing in workforce development, promoting infrastructure and clean energy, and reducing inequality through progressive taxation and expanded healthcare access.

William Kreger' advocates for reducing the tax burden on the working class, promoting investments in urban infrastructure and affordable housing. He supports a 0% state tax rate for young individuals, tax relief for small businesses.

Yvette Clarke has consistently opposed reducing government spending and cutting taxes, evidenced by her vote against the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 and the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

Adriano Espialliat is active in the U.S. Congress and constantly voices his support for abortion access and reproductive freedom in countries outside the U.S. (especially in South America).

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is active in abortion access and reproductive rights issues in congress, constantly attending pro abortion ralllies and supporting the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA).

Andrea Morse describes herself as a fierce advocate for fair reproductive rights. Morse has also stated her commitment to fight for policies that protect and enhance women's reproductive rights in Congress

Congressman Goldman has always believed that reproductive rights are human rights and fought to restore abortion rights through legislation such as the Women’s Health Protection Act.

Donald Trump's views on reproductive rights focus on both strong anti-abortion stances.

George Latimer is a strong supporter of protecting reproductive freedoms and believes it is a human right for all individuals to be able to make their own healthcare decisions.

Grace Meng is a strong believer in reproductive rights and supports equitable abortion access in all states.

Gregory Meeks has been a strong proponent of saving reproductive rights and has strongly been opposing abortion ban throughout the U.S.

Hakeem Jeffries supports reproductive and abortion rights, strongly opposing the Supreme Court's decision to overrule Roe v. Wade.

J.D. Vance's view of reproductive rights is similar to the republican party who believes that states can make their own policies. However, Vance has previously expressed support for a national abortion limit.

Jerry Nadler strongly believes in protecting reproductive rights, strongly speaking againist the Supreme's Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Kamala Harris has consistently advocated for reproductive rights, co-sponsoring the Women's Health Protection Act and supporting initiatives like the Reproductive Rights Task Force to safeguard abortion access nationwide.

Menachem Raitport does not fully stand against the view that abortion should be banned and doesn't believe everyone should be prolife.

Mike Zumbluskas is pro choice and pro life, depending on the trimester and also believes in states deciding abortion rights (however, states we should respect Roe v. Wage being overturned.

Nicole Malliotakis is not fully against abortion and did not support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. However, she has voted against taxpayer-funded abortions and against New York state's late-term abortion bill.

Nydia Velázquez frequently supports bills that safeguard our reproductive rights and free/accessible access to abortion care.

Paul King has strongly voiced support in implementing an abortion ban throughout the U.S. King has also applauded the Supreme Court in overturning Roe V. Wade.

Ritchie Torres believes in protecting reproductive rights, including the right to an abortion and in vitro fertilization. Being endorsed by multiple pro abortion organizations and voting against the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in 2023.

Thomas Zmich does not generally support abortion access and does not stand for reproductive freedom.

Tim Walz is a strong supporter of abortion rights and reproductive freedom. As a Michigan governor, Walz has supported a law protecting abortion rights after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022.

William Kregler, though not a fan of abortion and protecting reproductive rights, has taken on a non standard republican view of reproductive rights, believing that the U.S. should leave abortion rights/laws up to the states.

Yvette Clarke a strong supporter of abortion rights and has taken action in Congress to protect and enforce bills that help keep abortion accessible for everyone.

Adriano Espaillat is an advocate for combatting climate change and promoting the use of clean energy sources. He also seeks to protect National Parks.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a staunch advocate of the Green New Deal and seeks to ensure that climate change is combatted in a manner that accounts for its "disproportionate impact on communities of color."

Andrea Morse has consistently sought to create systems in NYC that would increase our ability to respond effectively to climate-induced weather occurrences.

Daniel Goldman has worked to enact legislation both preventing the progression of climate change, and supporting New Yorkers in experiencing and reckoning with its effects.

Donald Trump seeks to increase oil and gas usage, as well as decrease its prices, and create U.S. energy independence.

George Latimer is a supporter of the Green New Deal and of combatting climate change. During his time as a city council member, he advocated for renewable energy use across Westchester

Gonzalo Duran plans to protect and expand usage of local parks across the Bronx.

Grace Meng has sought to pass legislation preventing the progression of climate change and preventing vulnerable populations from experiencing its effects.

Gregory Meeks has supported legislation preventing and supporting New Yorkers and Americans through experiencing the effects of extreme weather events.

Hakeem Jeffries has worked to support legislation preventing the progression of climate change, preventing Americans from suffering from the weather disasters it enduces, and supporting Americans in engaging with national flora and fauna,

JD Vance has expressed skepticism surrounding the scientific consensus behind climate change. He is a supporter of oil drilling and fracking and has expressed concerns surrounding extensive environmental regulations.

Jerry Nadler has coined climate change the most "grave" and "urgent" challenge facing the country, and was one of the first politicians to begin fighting for legislative action to combat it.

Kamala Harris seeks to increase clean energy usage, expand on the U.S.' international climate leadership, and protect Americans from the effects of climate change.

Mike Zumbluskas has stated his support for the use of clean energy and programs revolving around removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Nicole Malliotakis acknowledges the immense risk posed by the issue of climate change and has pushed for legislation both combatting it and responding to its effects.

Nydia Velazquez has worked to pass legislation supporting Americans impacted by weather disasters, and preventing the progression of climate change.

Paul King has advocated for the reduction of emissions, through agricultural practices and the use of nuclear energy.

Ritchie Torres is a supporter of the Green New Deal and the increased use of renewable energy sources. He has pushed for policies to reduce air pollution in local Bronx communities.

Thomas Zmich has discussed climate change and environmental issues minimally, at one point standing against the use of renewable energy.

Due to his efforts in securing funding for and passing historical legislation advocating for renewable energy use in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz has been labeled the most climate-forward candidate (for the presidential/vice-presidential office) since Al G

Yvette Clark has worked to enact legislation both preventing the progression of climate change, and establishing systems nationwide to support those impacted by weather disasters it has induced.

Adriano Espaillat sees the value in a well-educated population and believes the federal government has a strong obligation to provide good education.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocates for an equitable and well-funded public education system.

Andrea Morse has emphasized education as a top priority, viewing it as one of the most important investments for the future.

Daniel Goldman, running for Congress in New York, strongly advocates for improving public education through both increased investment and reform.

Donald Trump’s education platform emphasizes reducing federal control, increasing local authority, and expanding school choice.

George Latimer has emphasized the importance of education in several ways.

Gonzalo Duran believes that the current education system faces critical issues.

Congresswoman Grace Meng has been a strong advocate for affordable and accessible education.

Gregory Meeks has consistently shown dedication to improving access to affordable higher education.

Jeffries utilizes a holistic approach to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for all students.

J.D. Vance's stance on education focuses on reforming higher education and addressing issues he sees in both K-12 and university systems.

Jerrold Nadler, as a long-serving U.S. Representative, has consistently advocated for public education with balanced federal involvement.

Kamala Harris has consistently advocated for affordable and accessible education, focusing on underserved communities.

Menachem Raitport emphasizes the need for educational reform, particularly advocating for a return to values-based education.

Mike Zumbluskas plans to comprehensively reform the education system.

Nicole Malliotakis has been a strong advocate for education reform and parental rights in schooling.

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez has consistently championed initiatives to make education more equitable and inclusive, particularly for students from low-income and underserved communities.

Paul King's stance on education emphasizes the need for increased school choice, parental empowerment, and innovative learning approaches, while opposing federal student loan forgiveness as a burden on future generations.

Ritchie Torres has focused on addressing various educational issues, including school segregation, the student debt crisis, and antisemitism, viewing these as significant challenges that impact access to education and opportunities for many New Yorkers.

Thomas Zmich, Republican candidate for New York’s 6th Congressional District, advocates for significant changes in the education system.

Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota, has implemented several significant education policies.

William Kregler has focused on expanding educational opportunities through non-traditional pathways.

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has been a strong advocate for enhancing education, particularly through initiatives that support community colleges and underserved students.

Adriano Espaillat is committed to addressing gun violence and enhancing safety for children and families.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a strong proponent of gun reform, advocating for a broad and comprehensive approach to addressing gun violence.

Andrea Morse is committed to tackling gun violence through comprehensive federal reforms and strict measures to prevent illegal guns from flooding communities.

Congressman Goldman supports common-sense gun control measures.

Donald Trump, a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, has criticized gun control measures for failing to address underlying issues like mental health and cultural problems.

George Latimer is committed to combating gun violence through strict firearm regulations, community partnerships, and enhanced support for mental health and afterschool programs.

Grace Meng advocates for stronger gun control measures to enhance public safety.

Gregory Meeks views gun control as both a public health issue and a matter of justice, which needs to be addressed through stricter legislation.

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries has described gun violence in America as a devastating epidemic and advocates for comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation.

J.D. Vance's stance on gun control is strongly pro-Second Amendment and opposes most gun control measures.

Jerrold Nadler labeled gun violence in the U.S. as a national crisis and international embarrassment, urging legislative action to address the problem.

Kamala Harris believes we need an assault weapons ban, background checks, and enact/enforce reasonable gun safety laws.

Raitport opposes restrictive gun laws, arguing that they disarm law-abiding citizens while leaving guns in the hands of criminals.

Mike Zumbluskas is a strong defender of the Second Amendment.

Nicole Malliotakis emphasizes a need for a bipartisan approach to gun violence while collaborating with local law enforcement and protecting constitutional rights.

Nydia Velázquez believes gun violence is a plague on our city and has actively supported gun control legislation.

Paul King supports strengthening law enforcement and improving measures to address illegal gun distribution and trafficking.

Ritchie Torres views gun violence as an epidemic that demands urgent action through stricter gun laws.

Thomas Zmich does not generally support gun control legislation, advocating for the protection of Americans' rights to bear arms.

Tim Walz frames his current position as supporting responsible gun ownership while prioritizing public safety, arguing that common-sense gun safety laws are compatible with Second Amendment rights.

William Kregler supports a mandatory two-year minimum sentence for transporting lost or stolen guns across state lines to combat illegal trafficking and gun violence.

Clarke believes we need a comprehensive approach to gun violence legislation to ensure the safety and security of communities across the nation.