The 2024 New York's 26th congressional district special election was held on April 30, 2024, to fill the vacant seat in New York's 26th congressional district. The seat became vacant after Democratic incumbent Brian Higgins resigned on February 2, 2024, to become president of Shea's Performing Arts Center. The early voting period ran from April 20 to April 28, 2024.
The Associated Press declared Tim Kennedy the winner within an hour of the polls closing. He will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 118th United States Congress.
New York does not use primary elections when filling vacancies. Instead, party officials in the affected counties are responsible for choosing nominees.
The Erie County Democratic Committee chose their nominee on February 21, 2024.
The Erie County Republican Committee chose their nominee on February 21, 2024.
Official campaign websites