New York's 26th congressional district

Historically, most of this district was located Upstate; however, over the years, until the 2002 redistricting, most of this area was in the 27th District. During the 1980s, this area was primarily in the 31st District. Two districts covered this area in the 1970s: the Erie County-based 38th, and the Monroe County-based 35th. The 26th District covered the area now in the 22nd District during the 1990s, and the area now in the 23rd District during the 1980s. In the 1970s, this district was centered in Orange and Rockland counties. During the 1960s, it covered areas in Westchester County, now in the 18th and 19th Districts. == Counties, towns, and municipalities ==

For the 119th and successive Congresses (based on the districts drawn following the New York Court of Appeals' December 2023 decision in Hoffman v New York State Ind. Redistricting. Commn.), the district contains all or portions of the following counties, towns, and municipalities. Erie County (12) : Amherst, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Depew (part; also 23rd), Grand Island, Kenmore, Lackawanna, Sloan, Tonawanda (city), Tonawanda (town), West Seneca, Williamsville Niagara County (4) : Niagara, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Wheatfield (part; also 23rd) ==Representatives==

1823–1833: two seats From the creation of the district in 1823 to 1833, two seats were apportioned, elected at-large on a general ticket. 1833–present: one seat ==Election results==

In New York electoral politics, there are numerous minor parties at various points on the political spectrum. Certain parties will invariably endorse either the Republican or Democratic candidate for every office; hence, the state electoral results contain both the party votes, and the final candidate votes (Listed as "Recap"). ==See also==