Long Island, New York — Nassau & Suffolk Counties
FederalU.S. House of Representatives

NY-4 Congressional Race

NY-4 -- Nassau County

Southern Nassau County. This competitive swing district covers most of the Town of Hempstead, Long Beach, and surrounding communities. Democrats have a slight edge.

Lean Democratic

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

235 days away

Candidates

1 filed

Candidates

Democrat (1)

LG

Laura Gillen

Incumbentfiled

Democrat

Incumbent U.S. Representative for NY-4. Former Hempstead Town Supervisor. First elected to Congress in 2024.

District Overview

Areas Covered

Southern Nassau County including most of the Town of Hempstead, Long Beach, and surrounding communities. One of the most diverse districts on Long Island with significant Black, Hispanic, and Asian-American populations.

Key Issues

SALT deduction cap
Immigration
Public safety
Healthcare
Education
Housing affordability
Infrastructure

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Race Rating

Lean Democratic
Safe RToss-UpSafe D

NY-4 tilts Democratic but remains competitive. Both parties have a realistic path to victory, with the Democrat holding a slight edge.

Election Details

Type
general Election
Date
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Countdown
235 days remaining
Level
Federal
Office
U.S. House of Representatives
District
NY-4
County
Nassau

Key Dates

6Apr

Filing Deadline

24 days away

23Jun

Primary Election

102 days away

9Oct

Registration Deadline

210 days away

3Nov

General Election

235 days away

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