Democrat Candidate Caught Lying About Opponent Over Tax Hikes
Townhall criticizes Gillen’s claims about her opponent’s role in local taxes and her votes against a bill that raised the SALT deduction cap.
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Published Sep 24, 2026
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Townhall accuses Rep. Laura Gillen of falsely blaming House candidate Jeanine Driscoll for local tax increases, and points to Gillen’s votes against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as part of its criticism. Driscoll says her tax-receiver role does not give her authority to set tax rates.
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SWIPE →Laura Gillen
D · NY-4
Representative whose campaign ads are accused of falsely blaming her opponent for local tax increases, and whose votes against the tax-related bill are criticized.
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Jeanine Driscoll
R · NY-4
House candidate and Hempstead Receiver of Taxes who disputes Gillen’s claims about her role in local tax increases.
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