Mike LiPetri, the Republican candidate for New York’s 3rd District, has garnered a slew of endorsements from law enforcement and first responders in his congressional bid, ranging from local Nassau County organizations to those based in New York City.
LiPetri, a former state Assembly member, is challenging Democratic incumbent Tom Suozzi, who was re-elected to his former seat in the February special election to replace ousted George Santos and an unsuccessful 2022 bid for governor.
The Nassau County Detectives’ Association, the Nassau County Superior Officers Association, the New York City Fire Marshals Association, and the Association of Former Detectives of Nassau County have endorsed LiPetri.
LiPetri was also added to the 2024 Young Guns list, compiled by the National Republican Campaign Committee to signal prioritized races.
“The voters in NY-03 are ready for a fresh start,” LiPetri said in a press release. “We’re offering next generation common sense solutions, while our opponent represents the problems of the past. It’s simple – a vote for Kamala Harris and Tom Suozzi is a vote for open borders, record inflation, and the pro-crime agenda that favors criminals over law-abiding Americans. Vote Republican and we will flip this seat, grow the House GOP Majority, and do what’s right for America!”
In tandem with his endorsements, LiPetri also held a press conference Wednesday with the Nassau County Superior Officers Association, Nassau County Detectives’ Association and Association of Former Detectives of Nassau County to announce his legislative plans to increase punishments for criminals charged with killing cops.
The proposed legislation called the “How Many More Act” would charge individuals convicted of killing a police officer with federal murder charges. This would make them eligible for the death penalty in their sentencing.
Days before LiPetri rallied with local law enforcement, Suozzi was endorsed by the Nassau County and Glen Cove Police Benevolent Associations. Just months before the special election, the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association opted to endorse his Republican challenger, Nassau County District 10 Legislator Mazi Pilip (R–Great Neck).
Nassau County PBA President Tommy Shevlin said the decision was not easy but that Suozzi was selected due to his historic support of law enforcement and his commitment to public safety since being elected. He said they’ve been considering the endorsement since he was elected to office.
