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U.S. House of Representatives: Congressional District 4

Federal race on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot in Nassau County and New York City. 3 candidates: Jeanine C. Driscoll, Laura A. Gillen and Blay Tarnoff.

Federal · 3 candidates

Who's running

Jeanine C. DriscollRepublican, Conservative · Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes
Laura A. GillenDemocratic · U.S. Representative
Blay TarnoffLibertarian
Top U.S. voter concern

The Economy

1 of 3 candidates on record

Jobs, prices and the cost of living.

No verified, sourced position on record.

  • Supports making Nassau County affordable for buying a home, raising a family and opening a business
“She is committed to keeping families safe, growing the economy, and making Nassau County a place where people can afford to buy a home, raise a family and open a business.”

What this means for youExpect a focus on cost-of-living measures for Nassau families. The campaign page doesn't list specific bills.

No verified, sourced position on record.

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Health Care

1 of 3 candidates on record

Health insurance, costs and access to care.

No verified, sourced position on record.

  • Supports restoring ACA premium tax credits
“She has fought to restore critical ACA premium tax credits to lower the cost of health insurance by up to thousands of dollars a month for working families.”

What this means for youPeople who buy insurance through the ACA marketplace could pay less in premiums if the credits are restored. 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.

No verified, sourced position on record.

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Income and Wealth Gap

2 of 3 candidates on record

How income and wealth are distributed, including taxes and wages.

  • Supports restoring the full SALT deduction
  • Supports more tax relief for Nassau County families and seniors
“She will continue fighting to lower the tax burden by restoring the full State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction and providing additional relief for Nassau County families and seniors.”

What this means for youA full SALT deduction would mainly lower federal taxes for homeowners in high-tax areas like Nassau. 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.

  • Supports eliminating the SALT deduction cap
“She has been a leader in Congress working to eliminate the SALT cap, which has led to double taxation of Long Islanders.”

What this means for youRemoving the cap would mainly lower federal taxes for homeowners who pay high state and local taxes. 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.

No verified, sourced position on record.

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Immigration

2 of 3 candidates on record

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

  • Supports keeping the southern border closed to unauthorized crossings
“In Congress, Jeanine will stand up for Nassau taxpayers, support law enforcement and ensure the southern border can never be opened again.”

What this means for youShe would vote for border enforcement measures. 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.

  • Supports extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
“She has led the charge in Congress to extend TPS for law-abiding Haitians in Nassau County and across the country.”

What this means for youHaitians with Temporary Protected Status could keep living and working legally in the U.S. if it's extended. The decision rests with the federal government.

No verified, sourced position on record.

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Crime

2 of 3 candidates on record

Crime, policing and public safety.

  • Supports supporting law enforcement
“In Congress, Jeanine will stand up for Nassau taxpayers, support law enforcement and ensure the southern border can never be opened again.”

What this means for youExpect support for federal funding for police. Day-to-day policing is run by county and village police.

  • Supports federal resources for community safety on Long Island
“She has fought to bring federal resources back home, lower the cost of living, bolster Long Island’s economy and make our communities safer.”

What this means for youExpect support for federal public safety grants to Nassau County. Day-to-day policing is run by county and village police.

No verified, sourced position on record.

Not yet on record in this race: The Situation in Iran, Gas Prices, Abortion, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, AI Data Centers, Climate Change.

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