2026 Long Island Elections
Your complete guide to every race on Long Island -- from Congress to your local town board. Candidates, ratings, primary matchups, and everything you need to vote informed.
Next Election
Primary Election
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Congressional
4
races on LI
Candidates
53
filed total
Primaries
6
contested
Local
40
county & town
Featured Congressional Races
U.S. House races covering Long Island -- NY-1 through NY-4
NY-1 Congressional Race
Eastern Suffolk County. Incumbent Republican Nick LaLota seeks re-election in this solidly Republican district encompassing the East End, Brookhaven, and Riverhead.
NY-2 Congressional Race
Southern Suffolk and parts of Nassau. Incumbent Republican Andrew Garbarino seeks re-election in this safe Republican seat covering Babylon, Islip, and parts of western Brookhaven.
NY-3 Congressional Race
Northern Nassau, northwestern Suffolk, and parts of Queens. A competitive swing district where Democrats hold a slight edge. Includes parts of Oyster Bay, Huntington, and Smithtown.
NY-4 Congressional Race
Southern Nassau County. This competitive swing district covers most of the Town of Hempstead, Long Beach, and surrounding communities. Democrats have a slight edge.
Governor's Race
New York State -- November 3, 2026
New York Governor
Lean DNov 3, 2026
212 days away
The race for New York Governor features incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul against Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive. This race has significant implications for Long Island policy on taxes, public safety, and transportation.
Kathy Hochul
Bruce Blakeman
State Legislature
All NY State Senate and Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026
State Senate (8 Long Island districts)
State Senate District 1
Eastern Suffolk County. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Senate District 2
Central Suffolk County. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Senate District 3
Western Suffolk County. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Senate District 4
Northern Suffolk and eastern Nassau. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Senate District 5
Northern Nassau County. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Senate District 6
Central Nassau County. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Senate District 7
Southern Nassau County. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Senate District 8
Southwestern Nassau County. All State Senate seats are on the ballot in 2026.
No candidates filed yet
State Assembly (22 Long Island districts)
Assembly District 1
East End of Long Island including the Hamptons, Shelter Island, and eastern Brookhaven. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 10
Hempstead Village and surrounding areas in Nassau County. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 11
Parts of Nassau County. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 12
Central Nassau County including Bethpage and Hicksville area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 13
North Shore of Nassau County including Glen Cove. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 14
Parts of northern Nassau County. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 15
Parts of Nassau County. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 16
Parts of Nassau County including Great Neck area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 17
Parts of Nassau County. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 18
Southern Nassau County including Rockville Centre and surrounding areas. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 19
Central Nassau County including Franklin Square. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 2
North Fork of Long Island, portions of Brookhaven, Riverhead, and Southold. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 20
Parts of Nassau County including Cedarhurst and the Five Towns area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 21
Southern Nassau County including Merrick and Bellmore area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 22
Parts of Nassau County including Atlantic Beach and Long Beach area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 3
Central Suffolk County including portions of Brookhaven. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 4
Portions of Suffolk County. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 5
Portions of Suffolk County including Huntington area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 6
Western Suffolk County including Brentwood and Central Islip. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 7
Western Suffolk County including Smithtown area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 8
South Shore of Nassau County including Massapequa area. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
Assembly District 9
Valley Stream, Elmont, and surrounding areas in southern Nassau County. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2026.
All 63 State Senate and 150 Assembly seats are up for election in 2026
Long Island is represented by approximately 8 State Senate districts and 20+ Assembly districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Candidate filings will be updated as the April 6 deadline approaches.
County Races
County Executive, Comptroller, Clerk, and Legislature races across Nassau and Suffolk
Nassau County (3 races)
Nassau County Clerk
The Nassau County Clerk handles property records, marriage licenses, naturalization ceremonies, and other vital county records.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Nassau County Comptroller
The Nassau County Comptroller serves as the fiscal watchdog for county government, auditing agencies and monitoring spending.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Nassau County Executive
The Nassau County Executive seat will be open in 2027 as Bruce Blakeman is running for Governor. This is the top elected position in Nassau County, overseeing a $4 billion budget and 700,000+ residents.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County (21 races)
Suffolk County Clerk
The Suffolk County Clerk manages county records, deeds, and acts as clerk of the Supreme and County Courts.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Comptroller
The Suffolk County Comptroller serves as the chief fiscal officer and auditor of county government.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Executive
Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine is term-limited. This open-seat race will determine who leads the largest suburban county by area in New York.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 1
Eastern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 10
Western Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 11
Western Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 12
Southern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 13
Southern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 14
Southern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 15
Southwestern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 16
Southwestern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 17
Southwestern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 18
Southwestern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 2
Eastern Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 3
Central Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 4
Central Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 5
Central Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 6
Central Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 7
Western Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 8
Western Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Legislature District 9
Western Suffolk. All 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats are on the ballot in 2027.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
2027 County Election Cycle
County-level races in New York (County Executive, Comptroller, Clerk, and Legislature) are held in odd years. The next county elections are in November 2027. Candidate filings will be updated as the cycle approaches.
Town Races
Town Supervisor and Town Council races across Long Island -- next up in 2027
Nassau County Towns (6 races)
Town of Hempstead Supervisor
The Town of Hempstead is the largest town in New York State by population with over 750,000 residents. The Supervisor leads the Town Board and manages daily operations.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Hempstead Town Council
Multiple Hempstead Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and six council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of North Hempstead Supervisor
The Town of North Hempstead includes communities such as Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn. Population approximately 230,000.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of North Hempstead Town Council
North Hempstead Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and six council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor
The Town of Oyster Bay includes communities such as Hicksville, Syosset, Massapequa, and Bethpage. Population approximately 300,000.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Oyster Bay Town Council
Oyster Bay Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and six council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Suffolk County Towns (10 races)
Town of Babylon Supervisor
The Town of Babylon includes Amityville, Lindenhurst, Babylon Village, and West Babylon. A politically competitive South Shore town.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Babylon Town Council
Babylon Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and four council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor
The Town of Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County by area and population, stretching from Long Island Sound to the Atlantic Ocean.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Brookhaven Town Council
Brookhaven Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and six council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Huntington Supervisor
The Town of Huntington includes Huntington Village, Cold Spring Harbor, Dix Hills, and Northport. A politically competitive North Shore town.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Huntington Town Council
Huntington Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and four council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Islip Supervisor
The Town of Islip includes Bay Shore, Central Islip, Brentwood, and Sayville. Home to Long Island MacArthur Airport.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Islip Town Council
Islip Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and four council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Smithtown Supervisor
The Town of Smithtown includes St. James, Nesconset, Kings Park, and Commack. Traditionally a Republican stronghold.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
Town of Smithtown Town Council
Smithtown Town Council seats will be on the ballot in 2027. The Town Board consists of the Supervisor and four council members.
No candidates filed yet -- filings open as election approaches
2027 Town Election Cycle
Town Supervisor and Town Council races in New York are held in odd years. The next town elections are in November 2027. All Long Island towns elect a Supervisor and multiple council members. Candidate filings will be updated as the cycle approaches.
Key Dates & Deadlines
2026 election cycle timeline for Long Island voters
Filing Deadline
Next UpMonday, April 6, 2026
Last day for candidates to file petitions to appear on the ballot.
1 days away
Primary Election
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Party primaries for federal and state offices across New York.
79 days away
Voter Registration Deadline (General)
Friday, October 9, 2026
Last day to register or update your registration for the General Election.
187 days away
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Monday, October 19, 2026
Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail.
197 days away
Early Voting Begins
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Early voting opens at designated locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
202 days away
Early Voting Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Last day to vote early before Election Day.
210 days away
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Election Day for all federal, state, and local offices.
212 days away
Voter Registration & Resources
Official tools for Long Island voters
Register to Vote
New York offers online voter registration. You must be a U.S. citizen, 18 by Election Day, and a resident for 30+ days.
Register OnlineCheck Your Registration
Verify your registration status, find your polling place, and preview your ballot.
Check StatusFind Your Polling Place
Enter your address to locate your designated polling place for Election Day.
Find LocationAbsentee Voting
Cannot vote in person? Learn about absentee ballot eligibility and how to apply.
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