New York's 26th Congressional District

New York's 26th Congressional District is represented by Timothy Kennedy (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2024. Kennedy has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district includes Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Tonawanda Town. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 87% of residents live in Erie County. About 773,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $65,395.

Current Representative

Timothy Kennedy (Democrat) has represented New York's 26th Congressional District since 2024.

• VoteSee report card grade: C
• Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
• Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

See Timothy Kennedy's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: New York 26th District

Winner: Tim Kennedy.

Incumbent Tim Kennedy is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

• Tim Kennedy (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.8M, $1.2M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 100% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
• Dennis Hannon (Republican): raised $6K, $4K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

• Population: 772,895
• Median household income: $65,395
• Median age: 39
• Median home value: $208,200
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Kennedy Voted Recently

• Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

• No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
• Yea on Cashless Bail Reporting Act (May 14, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (May 13, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented New York's 26th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

• Brian Higgins — Democrat (2013–2024)
• Kathleen Hochul — Democrat (2011–2013)
• Christopher Lee — Republican (2009–2011)
• Thomas Reynolds — Republican (2003–2009)
• Maurice Hinchey — Democrat (1993–2003)
• David Martin — Republican (1983–1993)
• Benjamin Gilman — Republican (1973–1983)
• Ogden Reid — Democrat (1963–1973)
• Edwin Dooley — Republican (1957–1963)
• Ralph Gamble — Republican (1953–1957)
• Christopher McGrath — Democrat (1949–1953)
• David Potts — Republican (1947–1949)

Where the District Is

New York's 26th Congressional District covers 261 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

• Erie County (part): 87% of residents
• Niagara County (part): 14% of residents

Largest communities

• Buffalo
• Cheektowaga
• Tonawanda Town
• Niagara Falls
• West Seneca
• North Tonawanda
• Lackawanna
• Eggertsville

Neighboring Districts

• New York's 23rd Congressional District — Nicholas Langworthy (Republican)
• New York's 24th Congressional District — Claudia Tenney (Republican)

New York's U.S. Senators

• Charles Schumer — Democrat, senior senator
• Kirsten Gillibrand — Democrat, junior senator

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