# Anthony D'Esposito

> Anthony D'Esposito served as U.S. Representative for New York's 4th Congressional District from 2023 to 2025, when he lost re-election to Democrat Laura Gillen. He is seeking to reclaim the seat in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: Former U.S. Representative, New York's 4th Congressional District
- State: NY
- District: 4
- Race: New York's 4th Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Island Park, NY
- Race rating: Leans Democratic
- Campaign website: https://www.desposito.com

## Biography

Anthony D'Esposito is a former New York City police detective who served as U.S. Representative for New York's 4th Congressional District from 2023 to 2025. He lost re-election in 2024 to Democrat Laura Gillen by 2.3 percentage points. He is seeking to reclaim the seat in 2026. The Republican primary is scheduled for June 23, 2026.

## Background

- Professional background: Former U.S. Representative (2023–2025); New York City police detective
- Public service: U.S. Representative, New York's 4th Congressional District (2023–2025)

## Opponents in this race

- [Mike Lawler](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mike-lawler-ny17-2026.md) — Republican
- [Cait Conley](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/cait-conley-ny17-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Josh Riley](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/josh-riley-ny19-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Laura Gillen](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/laura-gillen-ny4-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Anthony D'Esposito — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000641
- NY-04 2026 — Cook Political Report: https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/483591

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:55:58.503Z

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