Rep. Tom Suozzi, Mike LiPetri go head-to-head in News 12 debate as they vie in a rematch for NY-3
The district spans all of Nassau County's North Shore, which includes most of the Town of Hempstead, a large part of the Town of Oyster Bay and even portions of the Town of Huntington, Hempstead and the borough of Queens.
Democratic incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi and Republican challenger Mike LiPetri faced off in a News 12 debate on Tuesday as they vie for New York's 13th Congressional District.
The district spans all of Nassau County's North Shore, which includes most of the Town of Hempstead, a large part of the Town of Oyster Bay and even portions of the Town of Huntington, Hempstead and the borough of Queens.
Suozzi defeated LiPetri for the seat in Congress in 2024. He is also a former Nassau County executive and mayor or Glen Cove.
LiPetri is an attorney and a former state assemblyman, who has also worked in the New York City Law Department.
This race could determine which party will control the House.
The candidates tackled various questions from voters, ranging from immigration, the rising cost of living and public safety, among other issues that are impacting Long Island.
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Opening Statements
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How to Make Long Island More Affordable
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Lowering Down Grocery Prices
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Ensuring That Politicians Can't Financially Benefit From Their Officers
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Standing Up To White House Policies That May Not Be Right For LI
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Fixing the Immigration System
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Stance on ICE Raids
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Ban on Transgender Athletes From Competing in Women's Sports
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Health Care Costs
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Combatting Antisemitism
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War on Iran
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Lightning Round Questions
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Public Safety
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Closing Statements
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