New York Congressional Districts 2026
New York has 26 congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Most competitive: NY-1 (LI east, R lean), NY-3 (LI/Nassau, R lean), NY-4 (Nassau, toss-up), NY-17 (Hudson Valley, D lean), NY-18 (Hudson Valley, toss-up), NY-19 (upstate, toss-up), NY-22 (upstate, R lean).
New York House Districts Overview
| District | Rating | Region / Key Area | 2024 Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY-1 | Republican lean | Eastern Long Island/Suffolk | R+8 |
| NY-3 | Republican lean | Nassau/Queens border | R+5 |
| NY-4 | Toss-Up | Hempstead/Nassau | R+2 |
| NY-17 | Republican lean | Westchester/Rockland | R+5 |
| NY-18 | Toss-Up | Hudson Valley/Orange/Dutchess | D+1 |
| NY-19 | Toss-Up | Upstate NY/Catskills/Kingston | D+2 |
| NY-22 | Republican lean | Syracuse/Utica | R+6 |
District Analysis
New York lost one seat after 2020. The 2024 elections were pivotal for House control — Republicans flipped NY-3 (George Santos district, then Tom Suozzi won special, then flipped R again). NY-18 (Hudson Valley, Pat Ryan) and NY-17 (Mike Lawler) are among the most watched. Multiple Long Island and upstate seats remain competitive.
2026 Race Outlook
Most competitive districts in New York for 2026: NY-1 (LI east, R lean), NY-3 (LI/Nassau, R lean), NY-4 (Nassau, toss-up), NY-17 (Hudson Valley, D lean), NY-18 (Hudson Valley, toss-up), NY-19 (upstate, toss-up), NY-22 (upstate, R lean).
The 2026 midterm election will be held on November 3, 2026. Primary elections in New York are typically held in the spring or summer of 2026. Candidates begin filing in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on New York election law.