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2026 U.S. House

New York's 16th Congressional District — 2026 Candidates

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U.S. House · NY-16
Primary: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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2026 candidates we're tracking in NY-16

George S. Latimer

George S. Latimer

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • UPLIFTING ALL COMMUNITIES
  • DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
  • PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOMS
About George S. Latimer

Latimer worked as a tenant organizer before entering public service, later serving on the Rye City Council, in the county legislature, in the state Assembly and Senate, and as Westchester County Executive from 2018 until he joined Congress in January 2025, per the campaign site and the chamber's membership roster. As county executive he oversaw infrastructure projects and property tax initiatives, per the campaign site.

Joseph J. Cinquemani

Joseph J. Cinquemani

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • A 10 percent across-the-board reduction in federal spending
  • Recommissioning the Indian Point Energy Center and expanding domestic energy production to lower energy costs
  • Tax relief for low-wage earners and support for union apprenticeship programs
About Joseph J. Cinquemani

Cinquemani is an attorney who has practiced law for 32 years, focusing on real estate, business transactions and succession planning for buyers, sellers, lenders and other parties, per the campaign site. He also advises entrepreneurs on business valuation, tax planning and wealth transfer, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and is based in New Rochelle, per the campaign site.

About this race

New York's 16th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The New York primary is Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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