NY-2 Democratic Primary
NY-2 -- Suffolk County
Southern Suffolk and parts of Nassau. Three Democrats vie for the nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Andrew Garbarino in this safe Republican district.
Election Day
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
102 days away
Candidates
3 filed
Candidates
Democrat (3)
Garrett Petersen
filedDemocrat
Democratic candidate for NY-2.
Jess Murphy
filedDemocrat
Democratic candidate for NY-2.
Patrick Halpin
filedDemocrat
Democratic candidate for NY-2.
District Overview
Areas Covered
Central and southern Suffolk County including most of Babylon, Islip, and western Brookhaven. A suburban district with a mix of middle-class and working-class communities stretching from the Great South Bay to the Long Island Expressway.
Key Issues
Related Races in NY-2
Race Rating
NY-2 leans heavily Republican. While not impossible for Democrats, winning here would require an exceptional candidate and favorable national environment.
Election Details
- Type
- primary Election
- Date
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Countdown
- 102 days remaining
- Level
- Federal
- Office
- U.S. House of Representatives
- District
- NY-2
- County
- Suffolk
Key Dates
Filing Deadline
24 days away
Primary Election
102 days away
Registration Deadline
210 days away
General Election
235 days away