Who we're endorsing: For Congress

The tumultuous 2020 redistricting process carved up Long Island's four House of Representatives districts into new shapes, and many communities have new names on their ballots. Three districts are open seats, and the lone incumbent's district has been substantially shifted. Each endorsement will include maps with new district lines overlaid on old ones to help orient voters.

In our extensive reviews of the candidates' backgrounds, work experience, governing skills, and people skills, it's clear that seven of the eight have the credentials to ably represent their districts.

So what makes us choose one over the other? We do not go by party labels, even though there is a national battle for control of the chamber. We recommend candidates who can work in a bipartisan manner, regardless of which party wins the majority.

We interviewed candidates individually to help us evaluate who can do the most for their districts, each of which has unique needs. Not sure of your district? Find out here.

Below, see our pick for Congressional District 3, New York State Governor, as well as our picks in the Assembly races.