Robert P. Zimmerman

Democrat Robert Zimmerman faced Republican George Santos in a debate at Newsday studios in Melville. Watch it here.

ROBERT P. ZIMMERMAN

DEMOCRAT

BACKGROUND:

• Zimmerman, 68, of Great Neck, is a businessman and longtime Democratic National Committeeman.
• A longtime Democratic activist, fundraiser and political commentator on CNN, MSNBC and Fox News, Zimmerman is also co-president and co-founder of the public relations firm ZE Creative Communications.
• He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1982 and New York State Assembly in 1986 and 1988. He also worked as an aide to Rep. Lester Wolff and Rep. James Scheuer, and advised former Rep. Gary Ackerman.
• He graduated cum laude from Brandeis University and earned an MBA from Fordham University.

ISSUES: 

• Zimmerman said he would work to bring federal funds for key infrastructure projects for boosting water quality, road safety, and make Long Island more resistant to climate change.
• Zimmerman said he would work to repeal the cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes.
• Zimmerman said he supports boosting training and resources for police officers, including to combat the growing number of hate crimes. He also said he supports gun safety bills, including stronger background checks and bans on assault weapons and ghost guns.