Incumbent
Timothy M. Kennedy
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
IncumbentTimothy M. Kennedy
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — NY-26 House winner?
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97.9%chance to win
$750.00NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age49 years old (Oct 20, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundOccupational therapist
EducationSt. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute (Buffalo, NY)
Notable personal detailsTimothy M. Kennedy is a U.S. Representative from New York, elected in a special election on April 30, 2024, to represent New York's 26th Congressional District. He previously served in the Erie County Legislature (2004–2010) and in the New York State Senate (2011–2024). He is an occupational therapist by training and earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in occupational therapy from D’Youville College (now D’Youville University).
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Kennedy supports tax relief for middle-class families, expanding the child tax credit, and policies aimed at lowering the cost of living. He also backs an affordability agenda and says those at the top should pay their fair share, while criticizing tax breaks for billionaires and the ultra-rich.
Healthcare
Timothy M. Kennedy supports protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act, preserving ACA premium tax credits, and keeping coverage affordable. He also backs expanding access to preventive care, mental health services, Medicare prescription drug negotiation, and other public health protections.
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Immigration & Border
Supports responsible border security while opposing ICE practices described as abusive and unconstitutional. Also supports protecting refugees and preserving legal pathways, with emphasis on human dignity and asylum-style protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Timothy M. Kennedy supports protecting and expanding reproductive rights, including abortion rights. He has called for codifying Roe v. Wade into law and described reproductive rights as fundamental human rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports clean-water and climate-resilience funding, including disaster preparedness, shoreline risk assessment, and help for communities facing stronger storms and flooding. Has also backed efforts that protect clean energy incentives and has a largely pro-environment voting record.
Public Safety & Guns
Kennedy supports major gun safety restrictions, including an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, strengthened red flag laws, and bans on ghost guns and high-capacity ammunition. He has also backed legislation to restrict civilian possession of enhanced body armor and has co-sponsored multiple gun safety bills.
Endorsements
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