Nancy S. Goroff

NANCY S. GOROFF

Democratic

BACKGROUND:

• Goroff, 52, of Stony Brook, is a scientist running for public office for the first time.
• She defeated three other challengers during June�s Democratic primary and has taught at Stony Brook University for the past 23-years, serving as head of the Chemistry Department before taking a leave-of-absence last year to campaign full time.
• She graduated from Harvard University and UCLA and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.

ISSUES:

• Goroff has made her science background the cornerstone of her campaign, asserting that Congress needs more scientists to address the nation�s health care system, environmental issues and recovery from the coronavirus.
• She believes the Affordable Care Act should be improved but not replaced and supports allowing consumers the option to buy-into Medicare for those who prefer to be enrolled in the federal government�s health care program over a private insurer.
• Goroff said she would advocate for increased development and research of clean energy sources, and supports a ban on assault weapons, high capacity magazines, and mandatory universal background checks for gun purchases.