Rematch to take place in New York's 3rd Congressional District — one of 23 Democratic-held districts that President Donald Trump (R) won in 2024 - Ballotpedia News
Incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) and Michael LiPetri Jr. (R/Conservative Party) are running in the general election for New York's 3rd Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026.
This election is a rematch from 2024, when Suozzi defeated LiPetri 51.7% to 48.1% in the general election. This district is also one of 23 Democratic-held districts that President Donald Trump (R) won in the 2024 presidential election. Trump defeated Kamala Harris (D) 51.4% to 47.1% in the district.
The Cook Political Report's Erin Covey and Matthew Klein wrote that Suozzi's voting record in the U.S. House of Representatives could help him in the general election: "[Suozzi] is a strong incumbent. He has routinely distanced himself from the national party on issues like immigration and crime, most notably by voting for the Laken Riley Act."
According to Newsday's Billy House, this year's gubernatorial election in New York could help LiPetri in the general election: "Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's spot atop t…