OWEGO (WBNG) — As a result of New York’s congressional redistricting, people in Tioga County will vote in the state’s 23rd congressional district instead of the 19th.

Voters will have a choice between incumbent Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy and Democratic challenger, local businessman Thomas Carle. Both candidates are excited to follow a new group of voters in Tioga County.

“I’ve been to Tioga County many times,” Langworthy said. “I have some great friends there and I think it has a lot in common with the rest of the district. It unites more of the south side, including Tioga County.”

Carle mentioned a similar connection to the district.

“I’m very familiar with Owego, Apalahcin, Newark Valley and the whole Tioga County area,” Carle said. “I actually have a lot of friends in the Susquehanna Valley and other people in the Owego area that I’ve known all my life.”

12 News asked both candidates about the biggest issue facing District 23. Langworthy talked about inflation, while Carle talked about the loss of business opportunities.

“If Tom Carle is the 23rd Congressional Representative, it’s like putting up an open for business sign,” Carle said. “I hope I can use the skills I’ve learned to create employment opportunities and bring industry back or help the industries and small businesses we have.”

“We can get to work unlocking American energy,” Langworthy said. “I think it would do wonders in lowering energy costs, in lowering the cost of gas, to help heat the house, following the pipeline projects.”

Both candidates talked about what voters can expect from them if elected.

“It’s really important to address the needs and wants in what our constituents need,” Langworthy said. “We have a motto in our office that says, ‘No problem is too big and no problem is too small,’ and we’ve helped nearly 2,500 constituents close cases with the federal government.”

“Whether it’s rural healthcare, whether it’s helping farmers and small family farms or trying to create businesses along the 90 or 86 corridor, whether it’s helping businesses that are already here,” Carle said. “All of these items are things that we need to look at, and I think they’re the kind of businesses and opportunities that I can support.”

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