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Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin confirmed as head of US Environmental Protection Agency
He will bring a “collaborative approach” back to the EPA, said Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Zeldin “will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions” that will “unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards,” Trump stated.
Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Jewish Republican challenger in New York's gubernatorial race, on Election Day in November 2022. Source: Twitter.
Rep. Lee Zeldin among newly elected board members of Republican Jewish Coalition
Zeldin recently lost a closer-than-expected gubernatorial race in Democrat-heavy New York.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s Jewish Republican opponent in the state’s recent gubernatorial election, Rep. Lee Zeldin, had targeted her record on crime.
Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Jewish Republican challenger in New York's gubernatorial race, on Election Day in November 2022. Source: Twitter.
Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin says ‘very close margin’ proves New Yorkers ‘are hitting their breaking point’
Despite his loss to Governor Kathy Hochul, Zeldin’s message especially resonated with New York’s many Orthodox and Haredi neighborhoods, where increased crime usually also means a dramatic rise in anti-Semitic assaults on visible Jews and their property.
Lt. Gov. of New York Kathy Hochul addresses constituents at the State Capitol Building. Credit: Lev Radin/Shutterstock.
Hochul defeats Jewish Republican challenger Zeldin in New York gubernatorial race
Despite his loss, Rep. Lee Zeldin’s message especially resonated with the state’s many Orthodox and Haredi neighborhoods, where increased crime usually also means a dramatic rise in anti-Semitic assaults on visible Jews and their property.
Jewish voters at a Brooklyn polling station reached a consensus that Hochul didn’t walk the walk when it came to the community’s core issues.
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.). Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
NY Governor Kathy Hochul’s donors ‘panicking’ as Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin surges in polls
Zeldin closed in on Hochul’s formerly double-digit lead in the polls and even led in one poll conducted by the Trafalgar Group from Oct. 27-31.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a “Westchester Stands United Against Anti-Semitism and Hate” rally at the Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester, N.Y., June 7, 2021. Credit: Lev Radin/Shutterstock.
New York Jewish voters divided on governor’s race
The focus is on crime, yeshivas as GOP’s Lee Zeldin seeks to close the gap.
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.). Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
Poll: Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin leads race for New York governor
A poll conducted by the Trafalgar Group from Oct. 27-31 finds that Zeldin would garner 48.4% of the vote if the election were held today, slightly more than Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul at 47.6%.
A man attempts to attack Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Jewish Republican nominee in New York’s gubernatorial race, during a campaign stop on July 21, 2022. Source: Twitter.
Man assaults New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin at campaign event
“Someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening’s rally, but fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him,” he tweeted.
Swastika and California homicide designation “187” painted on campaign sign.