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November 8, 2016 New York General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, New York

Wendy Long - R

►Websitewww.wendylong.com

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Chuck Schumer - D

►Websitewww.chuckschumer.com

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Robin Laverne Wilson - G

►Websitewww.robinforsenator.com

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Alex Merced - L

►Websitealexmercedforny.com

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Chuck Schumer

Alex Merced

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Political Experience

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Educational Background

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Housing & Communities

Homeownership

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicaid

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

National Security

Illegal Immigrants Social Services

Foreign Policy

Iran War

Israel

Gaza

Iran

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Cuba

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Shut Down

Voter Registration

FEMA and Hurricane Katrina

Government Agencies

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Economic Stimulus

Farm Bill

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Human Trafficking

Domestic Violence

Crimes Against Children

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Education Tax Credits

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Endangered Species

Courts, Laws & Justice

Courts & Trials

Banks & Finance

Banks

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Illegal Drugs

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Energy Research and Development

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Train Travel and Amtrak

Air Travel

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Education Tax Credits

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget