On this page
Live Data
New York's 8th Congressional District (NY-8)
New York's 8th Congressional District is represented by Hakeem Jeffries (D), in office since 2013. One of 26 House seats in New York; on the ballot November 3, 2026 like every House seat.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress).
Quick Answer
- Representative
- Hakeem Jeffries (D) — since 2013
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027 — 99 days
- Next Election
- November 3, 2026
- New York Primary
- June 23, 2026
- Senators
- Charles Schumer (D), Kirsten Gillibrand (D)
- Land Area
- 27 sq mi
Who Represents NY-8?
Democratic · in office since 2013 · 13 yrs in Congress · term ends January 3, 2027
Voting record this session: cast 312 of 314 roll calls (99.4% participation), with the Democratic majority on 98.4% of party-divided votes. Full record →
New York's two senators, who represent the whole state including this district: Charles Schumer D and Kirsten Gillibrand D.
Map of NY-8
New York's 8th Congressional District within New York. Current boundaries — the lines used to elect the 119th Congress.
NY-8 in the 2026 Election
Every House seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026, NY-8 included. New York held its primary on June 23, 2026. The seat is held by Hakeem Jeffries (D); it is not among the races the major forecasters rate as competitive as of September 21, 2026.
Districts Bordering NY-8
Computed from the shared boundaries in the Census geometry. 4 in New York.
- NY-5 — Gregory Meeks D
- NY-7 — Nydia Velázquez D
- NY-9 — Yvette Clarke D
- NY-11 — Nicole Malliotakis R
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the representative for New York's 8th Congressional District?
Hakeem Jeffries (Democratic) represents NY-8 as of September 21, 2026. In office since 2013; current term ends January 3, 2027.
When is the next election for NY-8?
November 3, 2026 — every House seat is up every two years. New York's primary was June 23, 2026.
How many congressional districts does New York have?
26, under the 2020 census apportionment in effect until 2033. NY-8 is the 8th of them. See the full New York delegation at congresscountdown.com/states/new-york.
Who are the senators for NY-8?
Senators represent the whole state, so NY-8's senators are New York's: Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).
Related Resources
Who Is My Representative?
Enter an address or ZIP code to find your U.S. House representative and both senators.
What Is a Congressional District?
How districts are drawn, redistricting, apportionment, and finding your district.
Who Controls Congress After 2026?
Live balance of power — the Senate map, what each party needs, and results as races are called.