Who we're endorsing: For Congress - District 2

The editorial board hopes these endorsements bring insights into the candidates and issues in the recently redrawn congressional district. Each endorsement includes maps with new district lines overlaid on old ones to help orient voters. Not sure of your district? Find out here. 

The election in the newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District is a rematch between Democrat Jackie Gordon, a former Babylon Town council member, and incumbent Republican Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, who won his first term in Congress after their 2020 go-round.

Gordon has a rare gift for showing moderation and careful consideration, as well as a commitment to interacting with and being a voice for communities she finds are still ignored. But Garbarino has the job now and has cut a commendably independent profile while quickly developing the know-how needed to operate in the House for the nonpartisan benefit of his district.

Below, see our pick for Congressional District 2 and New York State Governor, as well as our picks in the Assembly races.