Voter guide covers governor, county executive and congressional races

The Nassau Herald has published a voter guide ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3, profiling the candidates on the ballot and where they stand on issues affecting local residents. Results will be posted at LIHerald.com after the polls close.

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, running with Adrienne Adams, emphasizes affordability. Her campaign cites inflation refund checks sent to more than 8 million New Yorkers, an expanded child tax credit, middle-class tax cuts and universal free school meals. She also supports more affordable housing and says she is working toward universal child care. Her campaign has made opposition to President Donald Trump's policies a central theme.

Republican Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive, proposes eliminating state income tax on the first $50,000 of income for single filers and the first $100,000 for joint filers, and doubling the state's property tax rebate program. He says the cuts could be financed by restructuring the state budget and redirecting funds now spent on services for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers. He also backs increased police funding, opposes sanctuary policies and supports cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

The guide also profiles Rep. Laura Gillen, the Democrat seeking a second term in Congressional District 4, who stresses bipartisan work and affordability, including restoring Affordable Care Act tax credits and lowering prescription drug costs. The Herald's full profiles include her infrastructure record, which the excerpt available here does not detail.