Michael J. LiPetri Jr.
NY-03 Republican nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age35 years old (Jul 10, 1990)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity at Albany, State University of New York — B.A. (Political Science/Government)
Notable personal detailsMichael John LiPetri Jr. is an American Republican attorney and former member of the New York State Assembly (District 9), serving from 2019 to 2021. He previously worked as an assistant corporation counsel for the New York City Law Department and as an associate at Rivkin Radler. He earned a B.A. from the University at Albany and a J.D. from Albany Law School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports building on the 2017 Trump tax cuts, lifting the SALT cap to protect New York families, and eliminating certain taxes (mentions tips, overtime, and Social Security). Has also sponsored state-level tax deductions for students (college supplies).
Healthcare
The candidate favors market-oriented healthcare reform that restores control to patients and doctors, emphasizes personal, portable, and preventative care, enables keeping coverage across jobs or states, and advances price transparency. He frames solutions around choice and reducing insurer and bureaucratic control rather than expanding large government programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports active immigration enforcement and federal immigration agents (ICE); participated in ride-alongs with ICE and praised targeted enforcement against criminal noncitizens while saying immigrants should follow legal channels. Positions emphasize stronger enforcement and community safety rather than pathways to legalization or expanded asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes codifying broad abortion rights and voted against New York’s Reproductive Health Act; describes an anti‑choice position in campaign materials and supporting research. Advocates restrictions on medication abortion (such as requiring in‑person consultations and reporting) and has run for office on that platform.
Climate & Energy
The candidate describes man-made climate change as a global threat requiring urgent political action and identifies nuclear energy as the most reliable source to meet growing electricity demand. He emphasizes protecting local water quality and addressing aging water infrastructure as a priority while framing environmental protection in terms of local ecosystems and public health.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has a record of opposing multiple New York gun safety bills while serving in the State Assembly and emphasizes support for law enforcement. He voted against waiting-period and other gun-safety measures and positions himself as pro-police and pro-Second Amendment on his campaign materials.
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