Rep. Lee Zeldin
New York
· District 1
Democracy Score
Democracy Score
F
Very Poor
Signed Texas amicus brief
Objected to certification of electoral college votes in one or more states
Made false and/or irresponsible public statements against democratic system
Voted against impeachment or conviction of Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection
Voted against creating an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack
Voted against holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress
Biography
Rep. Lee Zeldin represents New York’s 1st congressional district.
Rep. Zeldin was in close contact with President Trump as he lied about the outcome of a free and fair presidential election. Rep. Zeldin also signed onto the Texas amicus brief that attempted to overturn the election results in states across the nation. It is clear that Rep. Zeldin was more interested in confusing his constituents about the election results for personal gain than being honest with them.
Rep. Zeldin has earned an F for attempting to overturn our democracy.