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Several New York State Assembly seats became vacant during the 2024–2026 legislative term due to resignations following election to other offices or acceptance of outside positions. Under New York law, these vacancies are filled by special elections held separately from the regularly scheduled primary and general elections. Candidates in special elections are nominated by county party committees rather than through primary elections.
According to the New York State Board of Elections, special elections to fill Assembly vacancies in Districts 36 and 74 are scheduled for February 2026.[30]
District 115
The 115th Assembly district became vacant after Democratic Assemblymember Billy Jones resigned on August 29, 2025, to accept a position leading Clinton Community College's Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.[31]
A special election was held on November 4, 2025. Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman defeated Republican nominee Brent Davison and was sworn in to serve the remainder of the term.[32]
Results
2025 New York's 115th State Assembly district special election[33]
The 36th Assembly district became vacant after Democratic Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani resigned effective December 31, 2025, following his election as Mayor of New York City in November 2025. A special election to fill the remainder of the term took place on February 3, 2026.[34]
District 74
The 74th Assembly district became vacant after Democratic Assemblymember Harvey Epstein resigned on December 4, 2025, following his election to the New York City Council in November 2025. A special election to fill the remainder of the term took place on February 3, 2026.[35]
In 2024, incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won re-election to a third term.[36] In 2025, Mamdani was elected Mayor of New York City, and resigned his seat effective December 31, 2025. A special election took place on February 3, 2026.[60]
Special election
Unlike regular elections, which in New York require petitioning, primary and general contests, special elections only require endorsement of the local or county committees of the Democratic, Republican, Conservative, or Working Families parties.
New York State Assembly special election, District 36 (unofficial)
With the usual deference to incumbents in Queens elections, it is uncertain whether or not the winner of the special election will still have challengers in the June primary.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Diana Moreno, former co-chair of Queens NYC-DSA and communications manager for the New York State Nurses Association[72]
In 2024, incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Deborah Glick won re-election to an eighteenth term but announced in October 2025 that she would not seek re-election.[36][8]
A special election was proclaimed by Governor Hochul for February 3, 2026. There was a special nominating meeting of the district's Democratic committee membership, which nominated NY City Councilmember Keith Powers to fill the seat. The Republicans nominated Joseph Foley.[103]
2026 New York State Assembly special election, District 74
In 2024, incumbent Republican Assemblymember Christopher Tague won re‑election to a fourth full term.[36] He announced on November 26th that he will run for the 51st State Senate district, leaving this seat open.
In 2024, incumbent Republican Assemblymember William Barclay won re‑election to an eleventh term.[36] On February 5th, 2026, Barclay announced he would not run for reelection and would step down as the Minority Leader.
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