Police and firefighter unions endorse Rep. Tom Suozzi as Trump-linked super PAC pours $8 M into opponent
Key law-enforcement unions have backed Rep. Tom Suozzi’s re-election bid, while a Trump-aligned super PAC is spending nearly $8 million to help his Republican challenger.
In a notable development for New York’s Third House District, two major law-enforcement unions—the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association and the NYC Uniformed Firefighters Association—have endorsed Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi for a second term, citing his consistent opposition to defunding the police. Suozzi, who previously served as Nassau County executive and won a special election after the expulsion of George Santos, now confronts Republican Mike LiPetri, a former state assemblyman who narrowed the margin to three points in the 2024 contest.
Adding pressure, the Trump-aligned No Going Back PAC is investing almost $8 million in the race, including $5.7 million in recent television spots and $2 million in direct-mail campaigns promoting LiPetri and attacking Suozzi. Suozzi responded by emphasizing his long-standing support for law-enforcement resources and thanking the unions for their trust. The contest unfolds across Nassau County, Queens, and Suffolk County on Long Island, with broader implications for the upcoming gubernatorial race featuring Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Why it matters
Union backing and heavy super-PAC spending could tip a tightly contested New York congressional race.
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