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Lee Zeldin

Republican, New York
Former US House of Representatives

Lee Zeldin is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, serving since 2015. He holds a law degree from Albany Law School and serves in the United States Army Reserve, serving in Iraq in 2006. Lee Zeldin is 45 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Lee Zeldin demonstrates a Medium Right political bias. Compare Lee Zeldin with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Very Right

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Our policy leanings for Lee Zeldin show what policies Lee supports and opposes including Lee's conservative and liberal leanings based on the news.

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The A.I. media portrayal of Lee Zeldin shows how positively or negatively the media portrays Lee. Negative and positive sentiment scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores showing that more media companies see Lee in a negative light and higher positive scores showing that more media companies see Lee in a positive light.

36% negative

Lee Zeldin’s Policy Stances:

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  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Gov. Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
  • War on Drugs
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
  • War on Drugs
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  • Criminal Justice

    Very Right

    Lee Zeldin has a Very Right stance on criminal justice policy. He has vowed to immediately suspend recent criminal justice reforms in New York, such as the bail reform act, the Less is More Act, and the HALT Act, which aimed to reduce incarceration and provide more rights for prisoners. Zeldin believes these reforms have contributed to a "crime emergency" in the state and wants to take a tougher approach to crime, including declaring a crime emergency on his first day in office.
    Source: Cap Radio

  • Economy

    Medium Right

    Lee Zeldin leans towards the conservative side on economic issues. He has vowed to cut taxes across the board, including eliminating the estate tax and potentially the state income tax in New York. Zeldin has also expressed support for increasing domestic energy production through methods like fracking, which he believes will boost the economy. However, he has also indicated a willingness to work with Democrats on issues like funding for the Long Island Sound. Overall, Zeldin appears to have a Medium Right leaning on economic policy.
    Source: City & State New York

  • Education

    Somewhat Right

    Lee Zeldin has taken a conservative stance on education, proposing to ban "divisive curriculum" related to race and restrict "age-inappropriate" sex education. He strongly supports school choice and charter schools, calling for lifting the cap on charter schools in New York. However, his ability to implement these policies would be limited by the Democratic-controlled state legislature. Overall, Zeldin's education platform leans towards conservative policies, though the actual impact would likely be moderated by political realities.
    Source: Chalkbeat

  • Energy

    Very Right

    Lee Zeldin has a conservative stance on energy policy, favoring the expansion of fossil fuel production and development. He has advocated for overturning New York's fracking ban and criticized regulations that he believes hinder economic growth. Zeldin has also expressed support for an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, including renewable sources, but his record suggests a stronger emphasis on promoting fossil fuel interests. Overall, Zeldin's energy policy leans towards a Very Right position, prioritizing economic development over environmental concerns.
    Source: PBS News

  • Government Dependency

    Medium Right

    Based on the information from Vote Smart, Lee Zeldin supports requiring welfare recipients to spend at least 40 hours a week in a combination of work and training programs, and continuing to give states and local governments flexibility and responsibility for welfare programs through federal block grants. This suggests that Zeldin leans towards a more conservative stance on government dependency, favoring work requirements and decentralized welfare programs over more expansive federal welfare policies.
    Source: Vote Smart

  • Healthcare

    Very Right

    Lee Zeldin has a Very Right stance on healthcare policy. He has repeatedly voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would have resulted in over 100,000 of his constituents losing their health insurance. Zeldin has also voted against measures to lower prescription drug costs and cap out-of-pocket costs for Medicare recipients. Additionally, he has accepted over $700,000 from the pharmaceutical and insurance industries, suggesting his policies favor corporate profits over affordable healthcare for his constituents. Overall, Zeldin's voting record and campaign contributions indicate a strong alignment with conservative, pro-industry healthcare policies.
    Source: Zeldin's Record

  • Immigration

    Very Right

    Lee Zeldin appears to have a Very Right stance on immigration. He has consistently advocated for stricter border control, limiting illegal immigration, and revoking citizenship for individuals involved in gang activity. Zeldin has also pushed for increased coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, and has been critical of the Biden administration's policies on immigration. Overall, Zeldin's public statements and voting record indicate a strong alignment with conservative positions on immigration issues.
    Source: American Bridge Pac

  • National Security

    Very Right

    Lee Zeldin appears to have a Very Right stance on national security. He has been appointed to lead the America First Policy Institute's China Policy Initiative, indicating his deep understanding of the national security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Zeldin advocates for a robust military strategy, stronger regulations to limit Chinese investments in critical U.S. infrastructure, and the need to combat the fentanyl crisis fueled by China's subsidization of producers. His philosophy aligns with the America First principles of prioritizing American autonomy over foreign influence.
    Source: America's First Policy Institute

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Very Right

    Lee Zeldin has a Very Right stance on reducing the budget deficit. He has consistently opposed large spending bills that would increase the national debt, criticizing them as fiscally irresponsible. Zeldin has advocated for cutting government spending, reducing taxes, and pursuing policies to stimulate economic growth as ways to address the deficit. He has emphasized the need to be fiscally responsible and not "ransom away our children's future" by continuing to accumulate debt. Overall, Zeldin's approach to the budget deficit aligns with a Very Right policy position.
    Source: The Freedom Index

  • War on Drugs

    Very Right

    Lee Zeldin has taken a conservative stance on the war on drugs, supporting harsher penalties for drug-related crimes. He has voted against measures to cap insulin costs and allow the federal government to negotiate drug prices, indicating his alignment with the pharmaceutical industry. Zeldin has also proposed expanding drug testing for welfare recipients, a traditionally conservative policy. Overall, Zeldin's positions on the war on drugs suggest a Very Right leaning on this issue.
    Source: Politico

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