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Election Compare: NY-17-2026

Rep. Michael Lawler
RIncumbent
Full record: votes, donors, promises, conflicts
Peter Chatzky
DChallenger
Stated positions + FEC filings
Incumbent data coverage
22 votes, 3 promises, 11 donor sectors, 1 flags
Challenger data coverage
68 positions, 0 donor sectors

Healthcare

Incumbent Record
Donor Exposure: $35K from Health Professionals sector
Challenger Position

Supports universal health insurance.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Plans to bolster eldercare as critical as childcare.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Plans to take on Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to restore Medicaid, expand SNAP, and fund nutrition and preventative care.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports universal health insurance.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to restore Medicaid, expand SNAP, and fund nutrition and preventative care.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to bolster eldercare as critical as childcare.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to take on Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

States that reproductive freedom is non-negotiable.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Energy & Environment

Incumbent Record
Promises
“Rep. Lawler commits to using this bill to expand authorities that will stop Iran's financing of ball”[unclear]
Donor Exposure: $35K from Energy & Natural Resources sector
Challenger Position

Supports expanding renewable energy, fixing the grid, and modernizing infrastructure.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports expanding renewable energy, fixing the grid, and modernizing infrastructure.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to bring down skyrocketing utility bills and energy costs.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Plans to bring down skyrocketing utility bills and energy costs.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Economy & Jobs

Incumbent Record
Donor Exposure: $105K from Banking & Finance sector
Challenger Position

Supports cracking down on corporate price gouging, especially at grocery stores.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports setting a real living wage indexed to inflation.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Opposes union-busting 'right-to-work' laws.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports setting a real living wage indexed to inflation.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports cracking down on corporate price gouging, especially at grocery stores.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Opposes union-busting 'right-to-work' laws.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Education

Incumbent Record
Promises
“Committed to advancing genocide education, securing the release of Armenian prisoners, and holding a”[not yet actionable]
Challenger Position

Supports universal pre-K.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Opposes public subsidies for private or religious schools.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports funding job training just as college loans are funded.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports funding job training just as college loans are funded.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports universal pre-K.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Opposes public subsidies for private or religious schools.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Tax Policy

Incumbent Record
Donor Exposure: $105K from Banking & Finance sector
Challenger Position

Supports ending the SALT cap.

Concrete LegislativeMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports ending the SALT cap.

Concrete LegislativeMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Crime & Justice

Incumbent Record
Voting Record
YeaHRES-939: On Motion to Table
Promises
“Rep. Lawler commits to using this bill to expand authorities that will stop Iran's financing of ball”[unclear]
“Rep. Lawler commits to providing current and future administrations with all necessary tools to prev”[unclear]
Donor Exposure: $140K from Lawyers & Lobbyists sector
Challenger Position

Supports investigating and prosecuting corrupt politicians with no more slaps on the wrist.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports fighting hate crimes with stronger federal protections for race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports investigating and prosecuting corrupt politicians with no more slaps on the wrist.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Foreign Affairs

Incumbent Record
Promises
“Committed to advancing genocide education, securing the release of Armenian prisoners, and holding a”[not yet actionable]
“Rep. Lawler commits to using this bill to expand authorities that will stop Iran's financing of ball”[unclear]
Challenger Position

Supports defending Ukraine, Israel, and global right to self-determination while insisting allies reflect American values of humanity during war.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports defending Ukraine, Israel, and global right to self-determination while insisting allies reflect American values of humanity during war.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Science & Technology

Incumbent Record
Donor Exposure: $210K from Technology & Internet sector
Challenger Position

Plans to restore science, data, and facts to public agencies.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to restore science, data, and facts to public agencies.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Housing & Urban Development

Incumbent Record
Donor Exposure: $175K from Real Estate sector
Challenger Position

Supports creating more housing options so families can afford to stay in the Lower Hudson Valley.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports creating more housing options so families can afford to stay in the Lower Hudson Valley.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Civil Rights & Liberties

Incumbent Record
Promises
“Committed to advancing genocide education, securing the release of Armenian prisoners, and holding a”[not yet actionable]
Challenger Position

Supports protecting journalists from censorship, intimidation, and corporate monopolies.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports enshrining voting rights and civil rights protections into federal law.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports enshrining voting rights and civil rights protections into federal law.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports defending free speech including the right to protest injustice.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports fighting hate crimes with stronger federal protections for race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports protecting journalists from censorship, intimidation, and corporate monopolies.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports defending free speech including the right to protest injustice.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

States that reproductive freedom is non-negotiable.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Social Security & Retirement

Incumbent Record
Voting Record
YeaHR-5348: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Challenger Position

Supports protecting Social Security with no privatization.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports protecting Social Security with no privatization.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Defense & Military

Incumbent Record
Voting Record
YeaS-1071: On Passage
Promises
“Rep. Lawler commits to using this bill to expand authorities that will stop Iran's financing of ball”[unclear]
“Rep. Lawler commits to providing current and future administrations with all necessary tools to prev”[unclear]
Challenger Position

No position stated on this topic.

Infrastructure & Transportation

Incumbent Record
Donor Exposure: $105K from Transportation & Logistics sector
Challenger Position

No position stated on this topic.

Agriculture & Food

Incumbent Record
Donor Exposure: $35K from Agriculture & Food sector
Challenger Position

No position stated on this topic.

Immigration

Incumbent Record

No data on this topic.

Challenger Position

Supports creating a real path to citizenship now.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Opposes detention camps for immigrants.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Opposes ICE raids on homes, schools, or churches.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports creating a real path to citizenship now.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports unmasking federal agents conducting immigration enforcement.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Opposes detention camps for immigrants.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Opposes ICE raids on homes, schools, or churches.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports unmasking federal agents involved in immigration enforcement.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Budget & Spending

Incumbent Record

No data on this topic.

Challenger Position

Plans to cut off endless subsidies for states taking more than they pay except in natural disasters.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to cut off endless subsidies for states taking more than they pay except in natural disasters.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Electoral & Government Reform

Incumbent Record

No data on this topic.

Challenger Position

Plans to rebalance the branches and end unchecked presidential power.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports setting term or age limits for Supreme Court justices.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports enforcing a real, binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Plans to expose and end dark money in politics.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports banning lawmakers from trading stocks with no blind trust loopholes or excuses.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports banning lawmakers from trading stocks with no blind trust loopholes or excuses.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to expose and end dark money in politics.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 3/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports enforcing a real, binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Supports setting term or age limits for Supreme Court justices.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Plans to rebalance the branches and end unchecked presidential power.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports passing real anti-gerrymandering laws, national early voting, and paid time off to vote.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 5/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped Mar 16, 2026

Supports passing real anti-gerrymandering laws, national early voting, and paid time off to vote.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
Source: chatzkyforcongress.com · Scraped May 2, 2026

Topics With No Data From Either Candidate

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