Michael J. LiPetri

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LiPetri, 36, of Farmingdale, is a registered Republican and is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election. He lost a bid for the seat in 2024 and a bid for the U.S. House in 2020.
He was a member of the State Assembly from 2019 to 2021, has been a radio/podcast show host and worked as a managing director of Park Strategies, a government relations and lobbying firm. He runs LiPetri Enterprises, a consulting legal service.
LiPetri received a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from the University at Albany and a law degree from Albany Law School of Union University.

LiPetri said Democrats have been hijacked by socialists who spew antisemitism and push tax increases and open borders.
He said Long Islanders are ready for a “new-generation” leader who knows firsthand the economic pressures facing younger adults and families on Long Island and why many feel sold out by career politicians.
LiPetri said his priorities include ending free healthcare for undocumented immigrants and eliminating stock trading by members of Congress.

Thomas R. Suozzi