
Jonathan Jacobs

Jonathan Jacobs
NY-01 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
LocationNew York
Notable personal detailsJonathan Lewis Jacobs is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on March 27, 2026, and his principal campaign committee is registered as “Jonathan Jacobs for Congress.” Public records associated with his committee filings include an email address at Weill Cornell Medicine.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted federal property-tax relief, expanded affordable housing funding, and policies to reduce rising costs for housing, food, and energy; also supports protecting and expanding Medicaid and nutrition programs. No clear public position found on tax rates for high-income individuals or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding Medicaid, lowering prescription and care costs, strengthening community health centers, and expanding mental-health services and long-term care access. Emphasizes making care affordable and accessible for all.
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Climate & Energy
Supports investments in clean energy infrastructure and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, improving local renewable energy research and resilience, and policies to reduce energy costs alongside clean-water and fisheries protections. Positions emphasize federal funding and incentives rather than phasing out fossil fuels outright.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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