2024 New York's 26th congressional district special election|
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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.[1] The seat became vacant after Democratic incumbent Brian Higgins resigned on February 2, 2024, to become president of Shea's Performing Arts Center.[2][3] The early voting period ran from April 20 to April 28, 2024.[4]
The Associated Press declared Tim Kennedy the winner within an hour of the polls closing.[5] He will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 118th United States Congress.
- ^ McMullen, Justin (February 12, 2024). "Date set for NY-26 special election to fill Higgins' seat in Congress". WIVB-TV. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Congressman Brian Higgins Announces Plans to Leave Congress". higgins.house.gov. Buffalo, New York. November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ Joly, Aidan (November 12, 2023). "Brian Higgins announces plans to resign from Congress, set to take top Shea's job". WIVB-TV. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "Official Special Election Political Calendar" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ Joly, Aidan (April 30, 2024). "AP: Tim Kennedy declared winner in NY-26 special election". WIVB-TV. Retrieved April 30, 2024.