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2026 Race · New York

U.S. House (District 8)

1 candidate on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in New York is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 1 candidate is on record: Hakeem Jeffries (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic), who has served since January 2013, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

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Hakeem S. Jeffries

Democratic · Since January 2013

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.625

    Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the...

  • HRES.1396

    Recognizing a half century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the...

2026 New York U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in New York in 2026?

Hakeem Jeffries (Democratic). Hakeem Jeffries is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New York U.S. House (District 8) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New York and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Hakeem S. Jeffries, a Democratic, currently represents New York, serving since January 2013.

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