New York's 8th Congressional District election, 2026
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| Filing deadline: Pending |
| Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026 |
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6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (general elections); primary times vary by county |
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General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House New York District 8
Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries and Vance Bostic are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 8 on November 3, 2026.
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Born and raised in Brooklyn’s Coney Island projects, I know struggle firsthand. Lost both by 21, I’ve hustled as a carnie, waiter, line cook, and in food-truck in, surviving on tips while chasing my passions as a photographer and musician and working in nightlife as a photographer. After years of watching bosses exploit workers, I earned my MBA at 38, Gaining exposure to how capitalism rigs the system against the people. I’m fed up and ready to fight back. I’m not a politician. I’m a servant of the people, ALL people. From NYCHA tenants, to gig workers, and artists crushed crippling standards. For too long people have not been able to relate with their representatives. We need hope. I’ve lived every fight we’re in o Survived NYCHA neglect, wage theft, and the hypocrisy of “progressive” Democrats who take PAC cash while Brooklyn starves. o Went from high school dropout at 18 to MBA at 38 - only to fully see the system is designed to crush us. Now, I’m here to break it. I’m not just a candidate – I am NYC’s repressed workforce personified. I've lived the grind. Every photo I’ve taken, every dish I’ve plated, every track I’ve made is proof I am the real deal. With no corporate cash and no apologies, I bring Brooklyn’s grit, artistry, and unyielding fight to a seat too long held by corporate puppets. Change is HERE! I will gut every single puppet of the establishment, through every single crack and craves. Enough is enough now. NO MORE! E Pluribus Unum!"
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Vance Bostic (D)
As someone who has been paid in 'exposure' and worked at the mercy of an algorithm, I know this isn't a choice; it's exploitation. That ends now. We are launching a fight for an Artist & Gig Worker Bill of Rights.
This is about more than a paycheck; it's about our power. It's about saying that health insurance shouldn't chain you to a toxic job. That no delivery driver should fear a hospital bill more than a car accident.
No New Yorker should have to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table. Yet for decades, politicians have treated housing like a stock market, letting corporate landlords and Wall Street speculators evict, displace, and exploit our communities for profit.
Housing is not a commodity for Wall Street to speculate on - it is a fundamental human right. No one should spend over 30% of their income on rent or live in fear of eviction and displacement. We must house Humanity with dignity, not criminalize poverty.
We don’t need more empty promises. We need a Congressmember who’s lived in the cracks of a broken system and is ready to rebuild it from the ground up.
For twenty years, I’ve survived on tips and empty promises from bosses who told me my smile would pay the bills. I’ve worked triple shifts and still struggled to afford the city I call home. So many of my family and friends have been forced to move because they can't afford the city.
Too many of our Politicians don’t know that choice. They are funded by the same entities that designed this poverty we live under. Funded by the same corporations that lobby our Representatives to keep our wages low.
We are the collected frustration of the workforce who are told we aren’t worth a living income. Our fight for a $30/hour minimum wage isn’t just policy. It’s a personal promise, it’s a vow: in the richest nation on Earth.
Vance Bostic (D)
Vance Bostic (D)
In this moment, as we watch our nation fracture under the weight of corporate greed and rising authoritarianism, Dr. King’s example is not just inspirational, it is a necessary blueprint. He taught us that true leadership requires unwavering moral clarity and the courage to confront oppressive systems, not accommodate them.
I seek to follow his example by centering humanity over profit, justice over power, and bold truth over political convenience. My campaign is built on this principle, that our leaders must be of the people, by the people, for the people, and dedicated entirely to the fight for a more just, equitable, and compassionate world. We don't need more career politicians, we need servants of the people, driven by love and a fierce commitment to justice for all.
Vance Bostic (D)
• Authenticity- Voters are tired of polished politicians. They deserve someone genuine, who speaks plainly, boldly, and owns their entire story, the good and the bad.
• Lived Experience- Officials must know the weight of bills and the stress of debt because they’ve lived it.
• Moral Courage- The willingness to fight for what's right, not what's easy, even when it means standing alone.
• Fidelity to The People- This means refusing all corporate PAC money. My only obligation will be to the people.
• Radical Empathy- The ability to not just hear but truly feel the struggles of working-class and marginalized people because you've lived them yourself.
• Unapologetic Advocacy- Principle is useless without the courage to act on it. It means being a voice for the voiceless, without backing down when the spotlight gets hot.
Vance Bostic (D)
1- Loyalty to People, Not Donors- The sole duty is to represent constituents' needs. This requires rejecting all corporate PAC money. You cannot fight for renters while taking real estate cash or protect workers while funded by union-busters.
2- Courageous Legislation- The job is to fight for transformative bills that solve root problems like Medicare for All, federal rent control, and a $30hr living wage, not just cast safe votes.
3- Radical Transparency- Hold town halls in communities, not closed doors. Publish meetings. Explain votes in plain language. If you meet with lobbyists, you must also meet with those they exploit.
4- Constituent Service as Crisis Response- The district office must be a first responder, actively helping people secure VA benefits, Social Security, and disaster relief, the unglamorous, essential work of governance.
Be a warrior for the district and a servant to its people. Right now, NY-8 has a representative who serves his donors. I will serve our people.
Vance Bostic (D)
My legacy would be a world where the needs of the many are no longer held hostage by the greed of a few billionaires. It would be a future where we are one step closer to uniting the human race as a singular species on this rock we call Earth, a species that cares for its people and its planet with equal passion.
This pursuit is why I’m in this fight. We must change. We must do better. And I intend to spend my time proving that a better world isn’t just possible, it’s within our reach if we have the courage to say NO MORE and build it together.
Vance Bostic (D)
That day is etched in my memory not just for the tragedy, but for what followed, a city and a community coming together with profound resilience and solidarity. We saw the best of humanity in the first responders and neighbors helping neighbors.
But we also saw how that unity was exploited to justify endless wars, surveillance, and the erosion of our civil liberties. That early lesson, that moment of collective trauma can be used to either unite us for the common good or divide us for political gain. It shaped my understanding of power.
It taught me that true leadership isn’t about leveraging fear, but about fostering the kind of community care we saw on 9/11 every day for everyone. It’s why I fight for a world where we invest in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness, so that our resilience isn’t just for moments of disaster, but the foundation of our society.
Vance Bostic (D)
Vance Bostic (D)
The book teaches that the universe conspires to help those pursuing their destiny, but only if they have the courage to start. The quote, 'I've discovered things along the way that I never would have seen had I not had the courage to try things that seemed impossible for a shepherd to achieve,' has always resonated with me. It speaks to the transformative power of stepping far outside your comfort zone to chase what seems unattainable.
For me, that ‘impossible’ task is challenging the political establishment. This campaign is my Personal Legend. It’s about having the courage to build the world we want to live in, one where workers are paid their worth, housing is a human right, and our leaders are beholden to people, not corporate PACs. The Alchemist reminds us that the treasure isn’t just the destination; it’s the person we become by daring to make the journey.
Vance Bostic (D)
On the surface, she was just a girl who wanted a normal life, to go to school, hang out with her friends, and not have the weight of the world on her shoulders. But she was called to be something more, a protector. She embodied a unique strength that was both powerful and deeply compassionate.
I see my own story in hers. I 'm a normal guy, who just wanted to build a happy creative life. But, like Buffy, I looked around and saw the real monsters threatening our community, the corporate vampires sucking our economy dry, the political demons sacrificing the many for the few, and the systemic evils that prey on the vulnerable.
Buffy taught me that true courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the determination to do what’s right despite it. She sacrificed everything, not for power or glory, but for the greater good. That is the spirit I want to bring to Congress. We don’t need another career politician, we need a Slayer, someone with the strength to fight for working families, the heart to protect the marginalized, and the unwavering resolve to stand up to the forces of greed and corruption.
My campaign isn’t about me. It’s about awakening the Slayer in all of us, the power we have when we stand together to say, ‘No more. This ends here.’
Vance Bostic (D)
Vance Bostic (D)
Vance Bostic (D)
Career politicians have created a system that works for them and their donors, but fails the rest of us. They are experts in navigating the corridors of power, but have forgotten how to navigate the struggles of a single parent choosing between rent and groceries, or a server relying on tips to make ends meet.
My experience isn't from a political internship or a lobbyist's office. It's from a lifetime of service, serving meals, working concession stands, and working three jobs to survive. I’ve navigated the same broken systems my neighbors face every day. That lived experience is not a disadvantage; it is the essential qualification that is missing in Congress.
We don't need more insiders who are skilled at maintaining the status quo. We need outsiders who are ready to disrupt it. I don't owe anything to the corporate PACs or the political establishment. My only loyalty is to the working people, and that is the most valuable experience any representative can have.
Vance Bostic (D)
First, the collapse of economic dignity. We are becoming a nation of servants and masters. Wages can't keep up with rent, medical bills, or groceries. This is by design. Until we abolish poverty wages, tax extreme wealth, and guarantee housing and healthcare as human rights, the American Dream will remain a myth.
Second, the rise of fascism. The project to overturn democracy did not end with Trump's election; it accelerated. We are witnessing a coordinated attack on voting rights, bodily autonomy, and free speech, all fueled by a well-funded movement that must be defeated at the ballot box and in the streets.
Finally, a crisis of moral clarity. From enabling genocide in Gaza to ignoring the existential threat of climate change, our foreign and domestic policy is dictated by lobbyists, not by the values of the people. We have lost our way. Our greatest challenge is to choose: will we be a nation that serves the interests of capital, or one that fights for humanity? I know which side I'm on.
Vance Bostic (D)
I’ve seen this corrupting influence firsthand. In the service industry, you learn to spot who a person is really working for. In Congress, the two-year term means politicians are constantly chasing cash from corporate PACs and lobbyists just to survive the next election. This system isn't designed for public service; it's designed for perpetual campaigning on a donor-funded treadmill.
We need term lengths that allow representatives to actually do the job they were elected to do, build long-term policy, hold real oversight hearings, and be bold without fear of immediately offending deep-pocketed special interests. A four-year term, aligned with the presidential cycle, would create more stability and let lawmakers focus on solving problems, not just dialing for dollars.
However, longer terms must be paired with strict term limits to prevent the creation of a permanent political class. True accountability shouldn't come every two years through a money-saturated election, but through a system where public service is a temporary duty, not a career. We need citizen legislators, like waiters, artists, and teachers, who serve their term and then return to their communities, not career politicians who sell out to stay in power.
My loyalty is to the people, not the donor class. I support moving to a four-year term for Representatives to break the fundraising frenzy and ensure we focus on people, not politics.
Vance Bostic (D)
My support for term limits isn't abstract, I’ve seen the damage. I’ve watched our needs be ignored while our representative climbed the leadership ladder by pleasing donors, not constituents. I support a maximum of 12 years of total service in the U.S. Congress (6 terms in the House, 2 terms in the Senate). This is enough time to make a real impact without becoming addicted to power and disconnected from the everyday struggles of working-class families.
True public service is a temporary duty, not a lifetime career. I pledge to serve no more than six terms in the House and will fight to make this reform a reality. It’s time to return power to the people and ensure our government is led by everyday Americans, not professional politicians.
Vance Bostic (D)
Like him, I believe elected office should be a tool for class struggle, not career advancement. Mamdani didn’t water down his ideals to fit into the political establishment, he forced the establishment to confront the needs of working people. From fighting for universal healthcare and tenant protections to challenging corporate power, he has shown that it’s possible to govern with conviction, not compromise.
My background is different, I’m a Coney Island NYCHA kid, a service worker, and an artist who scraped by on tips and gigs, but our mission is the same - to build a New York where no one has to choose between rent and groceries, where no tenant fears eviction, and where no politician funds genocide abroad while ignoring suffering at home.
I’m running to continue what organizers like Zohran have proven, that the people closest to the pain should be closest to the power. I won’t just speak truth to power, I’ll transfer it.
Vance Bostic (D)
That’s why Zohran Mamdani’s win resonated so deeply with a lot of us. It wasn’t just a policy shift, it was the return of a feeling many thought was lost, hope. It proved that when people see a reflection of their own struggles in a candidate, they engage. They believe their vote matters because they finally matter to their representative.
My campaign is built on that lesson. I’m not a career politician. I’m a former waiter, a NYCHA kid, and an artist. I’ve lived the stories so many in our community share. I’m running to give the unseen a voice and the unheard a reason to believe again. This isn’t about my story, it’s about ensuring every single one of theirs is finally heard in Congress.
Vance Bostic (D)
I will never compromise on the fundamental rights of the people. The right to a living wage, the right to healthcare, the right to housing, and the right to live free from genocide abroad or police brutality at home. We have compromised on these issues for decades, and the result is a system where billionaires and lobbyists win while working-class families lose.
Our elected officials have built a careers on compromising our values for corporate cash. True leadership isn’t finding the midpoint between right and wrong, it is fighting relentlessly for what is right. I will work with anyone to deliver for the people, but I will not barter away our dignity or our future. NY-8 will send me to Congress to win, not to cut deals that leave them behind.
Vance Bostic (D)
Medicare for All Federal rent control & NYCHA repairs A $30hr minimum wage
I’ll block any bill that raises revenue from working people instead of corporations. This power isn’t a procedural footnote, it’s a mandate to force the wealthy to finally pay their share, and I will use it to make them do just that.
Vance Bostic (D)
1- Subpoena Power for the People- We will launch immediate investigations into the price-gouging landlords and private equity firms draining NYCHA dry, forcing them to testify under oath.
2- End Corporate Impunity- I will push to form a committee to investigate the war profiteers and weapons manufacturers fueling genocide in Gaza, and subpoena the CEOs of pharmaceutical companies for their role in opioid deaths and insulin price-fixing.
3- Hold the Judiciary Accountable- The House must investigate the corruption and overt politicking of a Supreme Court captured by billionaire donors.
For too long, these powers have been used to protect the powerful. Under my leadership, they will be used to protect the people and hold the ruling class to account.
Vance Bostic (D)
Her story isn’t an outlier, it’s the rule. It’s a pain I know intimately, having grown up in those same projects and worked service jobs my whole life. I’ve felt that same powerlessness.
But her story is also why I’m running. That feeling of being invisible to the politicians and donors who are supposed to represent you. It ends now. We don’t need leaders who merely hear these stories, we need one who has lived them. I will fight for Medicare for All and rent control not as abstract policies, but as the literal survival of the people I grew up with. In Congress, I won’t just listen, I will remember, I will bring about real change. And I will fight like hell to make it happen.
Vance Bostic (D)
That degree wasn’t just a personal victory, it was a weapon. It armed me with the tools to decode the economic violence inflicted on our class, from tipped wage exploitation, to corporate landlord greed, to scientifically studied marketing manipulation meant to exploit us. Now, I’m using that knowledge to fight for a world where no one has to choose between rent and food, where servers keep their tips and earn a living wage, and where families aren’t evicted so billionaires can buy another brownstone.
My accomplishment is proof, we don’t need their permission to lead. We only need the courage to turn our pain into power.
Vance Bostic (D)
The federal government must act as a strict regulator and democratic guardian. This means:
Banning AI in lethal autonomous weapons and for mass surveillance.
Passing strong federal laws to prevent the algorithmic exploitation of workers, biased policing, and housing discrimination.
Protecting consumers and workers by ensuring AI automation does not come at the cost of mass layoffs without a just transition.
Investing in public-interest AI for healthcare, climate science, and education, ensuring these tools are a public utility, not a private commodity.
In short, the role of government is to ensure the AI revolution uplifts all of us, not just the wealthiest few. We must harness its potential while fiercely protecting the dignity, privacy, and economic security of every person.
Vance Bostic (D)
1- Mandate National Automatic Voter Registration for every citizen at age 18, through state and federal agencies.
2- Make Election Day a National Holiday and require all states to offer at least two weeks of early voting, including weekends, to ensure every working person can cast a ballot.
3- Ban Gerrymandering by creating independent, non-partisan citizen redistricting commissions in all 50 states to draw fair congressional districts.
4- Restore the Voting Rights Act by reinstating federal preclearance for states with a history of discriminatory voting laws, preventing new forms of suppression before they happen.
5- Secure Our Elections from Corruption by banning state legislators from overturning certified election results and providing federal funding to upgrade voting infrastructure against cyber threats.
Our democracy is broken by design to keep the powerful in power. This legislation would dismantle those barriers, ensuring elections are decided by voters, not politicians. As someone who has never been taken seriously by the political machine, I will ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Hakeem Jeffries | Democratic Party | $6,093,553 | $4,757,853 | $6,290,265 | As of June 30, 2025 |
| Vance Bostic | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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General election race ratings
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| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | |||||
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Ballot access
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District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
2024
See also: New York's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
New York's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 8
Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries defeated John Delaney in the general election for U.S. House New York District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hakeem Jeffries (D) | 75.1 | 168,036 |
| John Delaney (R / Conservative Party) | 24.5 | 54,863 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 905 | ||
| Total votes: 223,804 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Delaney advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Darrion Stewart (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. John Delaney advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Darrion Stewart (Conservative Party)
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 8
Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries defeated Yuri Dashevsky in the general election for U.S. House New York District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hakeem Jeffries (D) | 71.6 | 99,079 |
 | Yuri Dashevsky (R / Conservative Party) | 28.2 | 39,060 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 191 | ||
| Total votes: 138,330 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Mannix (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 8
Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries defeated Queen Johnson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 8 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hakeem Jeffries | 86.7 | 23,145 |
 | Queen Johnson | 12.7 | 3,402 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 163 | ||
| Total votes: 26,710 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Yuri Dashevsky advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Yuri Dashevsky advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 8
Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries defeated Garfield Wallace in the general election for U.S. House New York District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hakeem Jeffries (D / Working Families Party) | 84.8 | 234,933 |
| Garfield Wallace (R / Conservative Party) | 15.2 | 42,007 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 229 | ||
| Total votes: 277,169 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Abe Garcia (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Garfield Wallace advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Garfield Wallace advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Hakeem Jeffries advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 8.
District analysis
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Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
