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Thomas Suozzi

DEMOCRAT

Thomas Suozzi is running for New York US Representative, District 3, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Thomas Suozzi is from Glen Cove, New York. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Boston College and a law degree from Fordham University School of Law. He is a married father of three.

Professional background

Thomas is a public official, and previously worked as an attorney and certified public accountant.

Political background

Thomas is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 3rd Congressional District. He assumed office in 2024 after a special election, and previously served in the same role from 2017 to 2023. He previously served as the mayor of Glen Cove, New York from 1994 to 2001 and as Nassau County executive from 2002 to 2009.

Economy

Wants to dismantle tariffs that increase grocery prices.

Fighting to lower taxes by restoring the State and Local Tax deduction.

Supports higher wages, employee profit sharing, and expanded trade schools, emphasizing that capitalism must work for everyone and that full-time jobs should provide a living wage for home ownership, education, healthcare, and retirement.

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Public Safety

Supports policies that limit access to guns, including universal background checks, a ban on assault weapons, and closing loopholes in existing laws.

Believes in reducing crime through reforming procedures, wise resource deployment, and increased use of technology for safety.

Wants effective community policing that builds trust between residents and law enforcement.

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Healthcare

Supports access to abortion, ensuring it is safe, legal, and accessible.

Supports creating a public-private partnership to finance long-term care insurance for disabled elders, allowing them to remain at home with assistance.

Supports increasing the number of drugs Medicare can negotiate and passing on cost savings to those with private insurance.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports protecting Long Island Sound, providing clean drinking water, and addressing climate change.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports strong American support for Ukraine, including military assistance and NATO accession, to deter aggression from Russia and China.

Dedicated to combating antisemitism, strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship, and bolstering Israel's security through boosted funding for the Iron Dome and other Israeli defense systems.

Advocates for targeting gangs and criminals while emphasizing the importance of family unity and securing the border without deporting non-criminal individuals.

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Voting & Elections

Opposes gerrymandering, stating it forces officials to cater to their political bases instead of representing the electorate.

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Education

Supports a multi-tiered support system in schools that includes physical health, mental and emotional well-being, nutritional counseling, life and career readiness, and job skills training.

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