Issues

Elise has proudly taken the oath of office in her two terms to represent NY's 21st Congressional District. Elise will continue to be a strong supporter of our Constitutional liberties...

Elise was born and raised in an Upstate small business family and understands the hard work, long days and determination it takes for Main Street small businesses to be successful in Upstate New York...

A strong agriculture sector in Upstate New York means strong local economies and vibrant communities. There are more than 35,000 farms in New York, including nearly 7 million acres of land in production...

The North Country understands the special pride, tradition, and history of the United States military. The brave men and women stationed at Fort Drum and their families sacrifice so much to protect our freedoms, both abroad and at home...

Our federal government has no greater role than to provide for our national defense. Our country continues to face serious, complex, and growing national security challenges around the world...

In Congress, Elise has worked for affordability, sustainability, and energy independence. Energy costs are often times the highest expenses for families and businesses in Upstate New York...

The environment is the economic lifeblood of the North Country. It is critical that we protect our environment for future generations...

Elise has worked to reform healthcare with common sense solutions to lower costs, improve quality, and increase accessibility for North Country families...

Our national debt is now more than $20 trillion and is growing each day. That means our future generations are already saddled with crushing debt...

Elise is a passionate advocate for our North Country students, parents, and teachers. We must empower our communities to take a leading role in educating and training the next generation of leaders...