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Patrick Halpin

Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives: Congressional District 2, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (ballot lines: Democratic, Working Families).

Federal · U.S. House of Representatives

Positions and record

Patrick HalpinDemocratic, Working Families · Chair, Town of Babylon Planning Board; former Suffolk County Executive
Top U.S. voter concern

The Economy

Jobs, prices and the cost of living.

  • Supports lowering costs for rent, child care and medical bills
“Lowering costs from rent to childcare to medical bills”
Source: Halpin for Congress (campaign site)

What this means for youExpect support for federal measures on housing, child care and medical costs. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

Top U.S. voter concern

Health Care

Health insurance, costs and access to care.

  • Supports health care that doesn't depend on where you live, your job or your income
“Healthcare shouldn't depend on your ZIP code, your job, or your bank account.”
Source: Agenda — Halpin for Congress (campaign site)

What this means for youHe would vote to widen access to coverage. The agenda page doesn't name a specific bill.

Top U.S. voter concern

Immigration

Immigration levels, enforcement, and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

  • Supports a secure, orderly and fair immigration system
  • Supports support for law enforcement
“Keeping our communities safe starts with strong leadership, support for law enforcement, and an immigration system that is secure, orderly, and fair.”
Source: Agenda — Halpin for Congress (campaign site)

What this means for youHe would back immigration measures that pair enforcement with legal processes. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

Top U.S. voter concern

Climate Change

Policies on climate change and emissions.

  • Supports making polluters pay
  • Supports protecting clean water and air
  • Supports climate resilience on Long Island
“In Congress, I'll continue fighting to make polluters pay, protect clean water and clean air, strengthen climate resilience, and keep Long Island healthy for generations to come.”
Source: Agenda — Halpin for Congress (campaign site)

What this means for youExpect support for federal pollution penalties and coastal resilience funding for Long Island. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

Not yet on record: The Situation in Iran, Income and Wealth Gap, Gas Prices, Abortion, Crime, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, AI Data Centers.

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