The battle for New York's 17th Congressional District is in the home stretch. The contest between Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat, and Republican Mike Lawler is a toss-up. The candidates outlined their major positions to FOX 5 News.
is in the home stretch. In 2020, President Joe Biden won this district by 10 points. But this year, the congressional race is seen as a toss-up, according to the Cook Political Report.
"Cashless bail needs to be repealed," Lawler insisted. "Judges need discretion and we need a dangerousness standard."— Sean Patrick Maloney, Democratic candidate for U.S. HouseLawler said he would support federal legislation that would allow victims of crime to sue states with cashless bail laws if the person who attacked them is out on cashless bail.
"We need to grow our workforce so that we get more people fill in these jobs that right now are empty," Maloney said. "We need to cap prescription drug costs.""Up in Rockland County, in Westchester, we pay among the highest property taxes in America," Lawler said. "Sean Maloney has failed to lift the cap on SALT [state and local tax deductions]. He promised to do it."Maloney has focused his campaign heavily on abortion access and gun control.
"I don't believe in banning it nationwide, it should be dealt with on a state level," Lawler said. "I certainly believe women should have access to birth control. I think they should have access to reproductive health. The issue ultimately is about you know how people feel about abortion."Lawler and Maloney both agree that New York has fair elections but when it comes to expanding New York's voting laws both back different reforms.
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