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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, 2 promises, 11 donor sectors, 1 flags
Challenger data coverage
34 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

States that reproductive freedom is non-negotiable.

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 Mar 16, 2026

Plans to bolster eldercare as critical as childcare.

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

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

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
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

Plans to bring down skyrocketing utility bills and energy costs.

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

Economy & Jobs

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

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 Mar 16, 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

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

Foreign Affairs

Incumbent Record
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

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

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 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 Mar 16, 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 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.

Education

Incumbent Record

No data on this topic.

Challenger Position

Supports funding job training just as college loans are funded.

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

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

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 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

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 Mar 16, 2026

Civil Rights & Liberties

Incumbent Record

No data on this topic.

Challenger Position

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

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

Electoral & Government Reform

Incumbent Record

No data on this topic.

Challenger Position

Supports setting term or age limits for Supreme Court justices.

Specific CommitmentMeasurability: 4/5
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

Plans to rebalance the branches and end unchecked presidential power.

General DirectionalMeasurability: 2/5
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 enforcing a real, binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court.

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

Topics With No Data From Either Candidate

Trade & CommerceGun PolicyVeterans Affairs