Anthony D'Esposito
Anthony D'Esposito is a Republican former U.S. representative from New York's 4th Congressional District. He previously worked as a New York City police detective and served on the Hempstead Town Council; after losing his 2024 reelection bid, he was later nominated and confirmed as U.S. Department of Labor inspector general in 2025.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | D'Esposito says he supports protecting Medicare and Social Security for seniors and opposes benefit cuts or privatization proposals. | ◐ medium | |
| Economy | No clear public position found in the sources reviewed. His campaign and public materials located in this review did not yield a specific, citable statement on taxes, inflation, jobs, or other broad economic policy priorities. | ○ low | |
| Climate/Energy | D'Esposito opposes offshore wind development and has criticized New York's climate law as unrealistic, arguing the grid and infrastructure are not ready for its goals. | ● high | |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | D'Esposito has been described by campaign-tracking and advocacy groups as opposing abortion rights, and his campaign has pushed back by saying he has been fighting in Congress to ensure women are empowered to make their own health-care decisions. The available sources reviewed here do not provide a single direct, primary-source statement from him on abortion policy. | ◐ medium | |
| Immigration | D'Esposito supports stronger border security and immigration enforcement, including tighter border controls and measures to deter illegal crossings. | ● high | |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | D'Esposito generally favors gun rights and has opposed broad federal gun-safety expansions; he cosponsored the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. | ● high | |
| Civil Rights & Equality | No clear public position found in the sources reviewed. The materials located for this profile did not provide a specific, citable statement on social justice issues. | ○ low | |
| Education | D'Esposito has emphasized school safety as part of his education messaging, arguing that students learn best when schools have strong safety measures. | ◐ medium | |
| Tech & AI | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Election Policy | No public position found | ○ low | No sources |
| Local Issues | D'Esposito's campaign page provides voter information for Nassau County, including that polling places are accessible to voters with physical disabilities and that eligible county residents may vote there. This is voter-information content rather than a substantive policy position on a local issue. | ◐ medium | |
| Foreign Policy | D'Esposito has supported pro-Israel positions in Congress, including resolutions condemning Hamas and opposing one-sided pressure on Israel; public materials also show he voted on foreign-aid and security measures tied to Israel and Ukraine. | ◐ medium |
Healthcare
◐ mediumD'Esposito says he supports protecting Medicare and Social Security for seniors and opposes benefit cuts or privatization proposals.
Economy
○ lowNo clear public position found in the sources reviewed. His campaign and public materials located in this review did not yield a specific, citable statement on taxes, inflation, jobs, or other broad economic policy priorities.
Climate/Energy
● highD'Esposito opposes offshore wind development and has criticized New York's climate law as unrealistic, arguing the grid and infrastructure are not ready for its goals.
Abortion & Reproductive Health
◐ mediumD'Esposito has been described by campaign-tracking and advocacy groups as opposing abortion rights, and his campaign has pushed back by saying he has been fighting in Congress to ensure women are empowered to make their own health-care decisions. The available sources reviewed here do not provide a single direct, primary-source statement from him on abortion policy.
Immigration
● highD'Esposito supports stronger border security and immigration enforcement, including tighter border controls and measures to deter illegal crossings.
Firearms & Second Amendment
● highD'Esposito generally favors gun rights and has opposed broad federal gun-safety expansions; he cosponsored the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.
Civil Rights & Equality
○ lowNo clear public position found in the sources reviewed. The materials located for this profile did not provide a specific, citable statement on social justice issues.
Education
◐ mediumD'Esposito has emphasized school safety as part of his education messaging, arguing that students learn best when schools have strong safety measures.
Tech & AI
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Election Policy
○ lowNo public position found
No sources available
Local Issues
◐ mediumD'Esposito's campaign page provides voter information for Nassau County, including that polling places are accessible to voters with physical disabilities and that eligible county residents may vote there. This is voter-information content rather than a substantive policy position on a local issue.
Foreign Policy
◐ mediumD'Esposito has supported pro-Israel positions in Congress, including resolutions condemning Hamas and opposing one-sided pressure on Israel; public materials also show he voted on foreign-aid and security measures tied to Israel and Ukraine.
Background
Career History
Represented New York's 4th Congressional District.
Retired NYPD detective.
Top Donors
Anthony D'Esposito's 2023-2024 fundraising was driven by large individual donors, PAC money, and candidate committees. OpenSecrets reports he raised about $4.52 million total; top disclosed contributors included the Town of Hempstead, NY, Blackstone Group, NorPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition, and Elliott Management.
Voting Record
Anthony D'Esposito served in the U.S. House from 2023 to 2024. GovTrack shows votes including support for the Deploying American Blockchains Act and the House resolution expelling George Santos, and opposition to the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act and some appropriations-related measures.
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/7/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.