New York Congressional Delegation: 26 Representatives, 2 Senators
Last updated: 2026-10-19
House Delegation
26
U.S. Representatives
19 Democrats, 7 Republicans
Senate Delegation
2
U.S. Senators
2 Democrats
Delegation at a Glance
New York sends 28 members to Congress: 26 representatives in the House (19 Democrats, 7 Republicans) and 2 Senators in the Senate (2 Democrats).
- With 26 U.S. Representatives, New York has the 4th-largest House delegation among the 50 states.
- Members of New York's delegation have served an average of 11.2 years in Congress.
State Highlights
- Charles Schumer is New York's longest-serving current member of Congress — in office since 1981 (45 years total).
Senators serve 6-year terms and representatives serve 2-year terms — see term end dates and election timing for each seat below.
Learn more about congressional term lengths, the Senate class schedule, or the upcoming 2026 election cycle.
2026 Election Picture for New York
New York's 2026 primary was held on June 23, 2026. New York does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 — its senators' class isn't on this cycle's ballot. All 26 of New York's U.S. House seats are on the ballot in 2026, since House terms are two years. The general election is November 3, 2026.
For context on the 2026 map: in the 2024 presidential election Harris carried New York by 12.6 points.
2026 is a midterm election year — it falls in the middle of the presidential term, so there is no presidential race on New York's 2026 ballot. Every U.S. House seat nationwide is on the ballot every two years, and roughly a third of U.S. Senate seats — whichever class is next in rotation — are up in every congressional election, midterm or presidential.
Full New York 2026 primary details · Election Day countdown · How midterm elections work
Voting in New York
- Registration closes
- ≈ Oct 24
- Early voting opens
- ≈ Oct 24
- Election Day
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Dates are approximate — states count the days differently and county schedules vary. Confirm yours at vote.gov. See all registration deadlines or early voting dates by state.
Senate Class Breakdown
U.S. Senators serve staggered 6-year terms split into three classes, so a state's two Senate seats usually aren't on the ballot in the same year. New York's two Senate seats are staggered across different classes.
The staggered system dates to the Constitution's framers, who wanted the Senate to change gradually rather than all at once — unlike the House, where every seat turns over every two years. Roughly one-third of the Senate's 100 seats (whichever class is next up) is on the ballot in any given election year, which is why only some states have a Senate race in any particular cycle.
- Charles Schumer is Class 3 — next up for election in 2028.
- Kirsten Gillibrand is Class 1 — next up for election in 2030.
Learn more about the Senate class schedule.
Senators
Which of New York's 26 districts are you in?
Your representative depends on your address, not just your state. Look yours up by address or ZIP, or browse all 26 below.
Representatives
26 totalAll 26 seats below: terms end January 3, 2027 — 71 days remaining.
How to Contact New York's Delegation
Every member of Congress can be reached through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 — ask the operator to connect you to any senator or representative by name, and you will be transferred directly to their office. Each member listed above also has a direct Washington, D.C. office line on their individual page, which staff typically answer during business hours (9am–5pm Eastern).
Congressional staff log the position of every caller, so calling or writing is one of the most direct ways for a constituent to weigh in on legislation before New York's delegation votes on it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are New York's senators?
As of 2026-10-19, New York's U.S. Senators are Charles Schumer (Democratic) and Kirsten Gillibrand (Democratic). Party breakdown: 2 Democrats. If you are studying for the citizenship test — "Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?" — either name is a correct answer for New York.
How many representatives does New York have?
New York has 26 representatives in the U.S. House as of 2026-10-19 — 26 congressional districts, one congressman or congresswoman each, the 4th-largest House delegation among the 50 states. House seats are reapportioned among the states after each decennial census based on population.
When is New York's 2026 primary?
New York's 2026 primary was held on June 23, 2026. All 26 of New York's U.S. House seats are also up for election in 2026, since House terms are two years.
Is New York's congressional delegation Democratic or Republican?
New York's delegation is split between parties as of 2026-10-19: House — 19 Democrats, 7 Republicans; Senate — 2 Democrats.
Who represents New York in Congress?
New York is represented in Congress by 26 U.S. Representatives in the House (19 Democrats, 7 Republicans) and 2 U.S. Senators in the Senate. See the full current roster below, including term end dates and contact information.
How many senators does New York have?
Two. Every state has exactly two U.S. Senators regardless of population, so New York has the same Senate representation as every other state: Charles Schumer (Democratic) and Kirsten Gillibrand (Democratic). House seats, by contrast, are apportioned by population — which is why New York has 26 of them.
How many members of Congress does New York have in total?
28 as of 2026-10-19 — 26 representatives in the House plus 2 senators. Congress has 535 voting members in all (435 representatives and 100 senators), so New York holds 5.2% of the seats.
When are New York's senators up for reelection?
Charles Schumer's seat (Class 3) is next on the ballot in November 2028; Kirsten Gillibrand's seat (Class 1) is next on the ballot in November 2030. Senators serve six-year terms in three staggered classes, so a state's two seats are never on the ballot in the same regular election — neither New York seat is up in 2026.
How do I find out who represents me in New York?
Your U.S. Representative depends on which of New York's 26 congressional districts you live in; both senators represent the whole state. Enter your ZIP code or street address in the lookup at congresscountdown.com/who-is-my-representative to get your district and all three of your members of Congress — this is also the answer to the citizenship-test question "Name your U.S. Representative".
How do I contact New York's senators and representatives?
Every member card on this page lists the member's Washington office and phone number, and links to a profile with their official website. The Capitol switchboard, (202) 224-3121, connects to any Senate or House office by name. For what to say and which office to call — district office for casework, Washington office for legislation — see congresscountdown.com/info/contact-representative.