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Patrick Halpin

Democratic candidate for New York's 2nd Congressional District

Patrick Halpin is a former Suffolk County executive and water authority chair running to lower costs, expand housing and protect Long Island communities.

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DistrictNY-02
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Patrick stands.

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Everyday costs and taxes

  • Supports expanded child and earned income tax credits and confronting corporate price gouging to reduce costs for working families

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Universal affordable health care

  • Supports moving toward universal Medicare while preserving existing coverage, lowering drug prices and reversing cuts to local health services

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Housing for Long Islanders

  • Supports more housing for working families and seniors through development that respects neighborhoods, residents and environmental protections

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Clean water and environment

  • Supports protecting the sole-source aquifer, preserving open space, strengthening climate resilience and making polluters pay for contamination

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Congressional ethics and corruption

  • Supports banning congressional stock trading, strengthening ethics laws and reducing corporate PAC influence in federal policymaking

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Community safety and immigration

  • Supports police training and equipment, secure borders, action against fentanyl trafficking and an orderly immigration system that treats people fairly

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Experience

    Suffolk County legislator

    Represented Lindenhurst, West Babylon and Wyandanch in the county legislature.

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    New York assemblymember

    Served the Town of Babylon in the state Assembly.

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    Suffolk County executive

    Led county government with a focus on public safety, affordability and natural resources.

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    Suffolk County Water Authority chair

    Led the public water authority and worked to safeguard the aquifer.

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    Babylon Industrial Development Agency chair

    Chaired the agency overseeing local economic development.

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    Babylon Planning Board chair

    Chairs the town planning board, working on responsible redevelopment.

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    Public affairs television host

    Hosted Meet the Leaders, Face-Off and News Talk Television.

  • Accomplishment

    Created a housing partnership

    Established the Long Island Housing Partnership to expand housing options for families, seniors and veterans.

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