 
The 2024 New York's 26th congressional district special election was held on April 30, 2024, to fill the vacant seat in New York's 26th congressional district. The seat became vacant after Democratic incumbent Brian Higgins resigned on February 2, 2024, to become president of Shea's Performing Arts Center. The early voting period ran from April 20 to April 28, 2024.
The Associated Press declared Tim Kennedy the winner within an hour of the polls closing. He will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 118th United States Congress.
 ;templatestyles src="Template:TOC limit/styles.css" / ;
Nominees.
New York does not use primary elections when filling vacancies. Instead, party officials in the affected counties are responsible for choosing nominees.
Democratic Party.
The Erie County Democratic Committee chose their nominee on February 21, 2024.
Republican Party.
The Erie County Republican Committee chose their nominee on February 21, 2024.
General election.
Endorsements.
 ;templatestyles src="Endorsements box/styles.css"/ ;Tim Kennedy (D)
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Political parties
 ;templatestyles src="Endorsements box/styles.css"/ ;Gary Dickson (R)
Political parties
References.
 ;templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" / ;
External links.
Official campaign websites