In New York’s 26th Congressional District, voters are set to elect a new representative in a special election, potentially narrowing the Republican majority in the House. Democrat Tim Kennedy and Republican Gary Dickson are vying for the seat, which has historically favored Democratic candidates. If Kennedy wins, the Republican majority would shrink to 217-213, with three more special elections approaching. The district’s demographics and political leanings remain relatively unchanged under new congressional maps, indicating a similar electorate for the November election.