2nd Congressional District Candidates Participate In Debate

LONG ISLAND, NY — The League of Women Voters recently hosted a virtual forum with the candidates for New York's second congressional district to discuss important issues prior to the election next week.

Moderated by Lisa Scott led the event, held virtually by Zoom, to discuss the most pressing issues with the three candidates Jackie Gordon (D), Andrew Garbarino (R) and Harry Burger (G).

The three are vying for the seat left open by longtime Republican representative, Pete King, who announced his retirement last year.

The district covers the southern Nassau County districts of Seaford, Levittown, Massapequa and Farmingdale, as well as the southern Suffolk Counties of Amityville, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, Babylon, Islip, Deer Park, Brentwood, Bay Shore, Islandia, Ronkonkoma, Sayville and Bayport.

During the hour-long debate, the candidates answered questions on a variety of hot button topics such as the economy, taxes, health care, climate change, immigration, gun control, police reform, the role of the Supreme Court and more.

The final question posed was how the candidates plan to continue Kings' legacy and what they would do different.

Watch the full debate below: