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New York's 8th Congressional District (NY-8)

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Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes part of Kings County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 759,088, a median household income of $66,089, and a median age of 38.7. Of residents 25 and older, 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Representative for New York's 8th District
Hakeem Jeffries

U.S. Representative for New York's 8th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

A court decision on Mar 2, 2026 blocked a new New York map for 2026; the 2026 election uses the current districts.

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Jeffries has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NY-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NY-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Hakeem Jeffries (incumbent)Democratic$14,899,981$5,000,460Jun 30
Vance BosticDemocratic$39,600$7,537Jun 30
Chi OsseDemocratic$32,212$0Dec 31

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
759,088
Median household income
$66,089
Median age
38.7
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

New York senators

Neighboring districts

  • NY-5 · Gregory Meeks (D)
  • NY-7 · Nydia Velázquez (D)
  • NY-9 · Yvette Clarke (D)
  • NY-10 · Dan Goldman (D)
  • NY-11 · Nicole Malliotakis (R)

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