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U.S. House · NY-26 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Tim Kennedy

Democratic candidate for New York's 26th Congressional District

Buffalo native and occupational therapist Tim Kennedy represents Western New York, with a record in transportation and priorities in jobs, care and public safety.

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DistrictNY-26
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Tim stands.

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Workers and fair trade

  • Opposes tariffs that threaten Western New York jobs and supports legislation against union busting

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Social Security and coverage

  • Opposes cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and supports strengthening access to affordable care

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Veterans care and benefits

  • Opposes reductions in veterans services and staffing that hinder access to the benefits veterans earned

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Reproductive freedom and equality

  • Supports personal reproductive health decisions and opposes discrimination against marginalized communities

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Gun safety and policing

  • Supports banning assault weapons and military-grade body armor while funding local law enforcement

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Democracy and constitutional checks

  • Supports Congress exercising its constitutional powers to maintain checks and balances on the executive branch

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2004–2010

    Experience

    Erie County legislator

    Represented Buffalo in the county legislature.

  2. 2011–2024

    Experience

    New York State senator

    Represented Western New York in the State Senate.

  3. Elected April 2024

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents New York’s 26th Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Occupational therapist

    Helped children and older adults recover from injuries and participate in daily life.

  • Experience

    Transportation Committee chair

    Led the Senate’s Transportation Committee.

  • Accomplishment

    Secured Metro Rail investment

    Helped deliver $100 million to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority for Metro Rail improvements.

  • Accomplishment

    Advanced limousine safety reforms

    Helped enact safety reforms following fatal limousine crashes on Long Island and in the Capital Region.

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