Primary Elections
New York Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in New York ahead of the 2026 general election.
June 23, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
April 2026
Filing Deadline
High — Multiple competitive Ho
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Chuck Schumer (D) up 2026 |
| Governor | Kathy Hochul (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | NY-1, NY-3, NY-4, NY-17, NY-18, NY-19, NY-22 competitive |
2026 Primary Overview
New York has multiple competitive House races in 2026. Schumer and Hochul are both up for re-election but expected to win. The competitive House districts in Long Island and upstate will see significant primary attention.