New York District 7 House Election 2026
Open: Nydia Velázquez (D) is retiring. Cook Political Report rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Claire Valdez | Democratic |
| Melvin Rivera | Republican |
Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
Candidates checked October 12, 2026; Cook ratings as of October 9, 2026.