Tim Kennedy (New York)
2024 - Present
2025
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Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 26th Congressional District. He assumed office on May 6, 2024. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Kennedy (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 26th Congressional District. He won in the special general election on April 30, 2024.
Kennedy (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) is also running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 26th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Democratic and Working Families Party primaries for this office on June 25, 2024, were canceled.
Biography
Kennedy earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Occupational Therapy from D'Youville College. His professional experience includes working as a licensed occupational therapist, serving as a county legislator for Erie County's second district, the chairman of the Economic Development Committee and as the vice-chairman of the Public Safety Committee.
Elections
2024
Regular election
See also: New York's 26th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 26th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
New York's 26th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
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General election for U.S. House New York District 26
Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy and Anthony Marecki are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Timothy M. Kennedy (D / Working Families Party) | |
 | Anthony Marecki (R / Conservative Party) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Speaker (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 26.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Higgins (D)
- Mohammed Jahangir Alam (D)
- Nate McMurray (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Anthony Marecki advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 26.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Anthony Marecki advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 26.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 26.
Endorsements
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Special election
See also: New York's 26th Congressional District special election, 2024
General election
Special general election for U.S. House New York District 26
Timothy M. Kennedy defeated Gary Dickson in the special general election for U.S. House New York District 26 on April 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy M. Kennedy (D / Working Families Party) | 68.5 | 48,050 |
 | Gary Dickson (R / Conservative Party) | 31.3 | 21,982 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 159 | ||
| Total votes: 70,191 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 63
Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy defeated Faye Pietrak in the general election for New York State Senate District 63 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy M. Kennedy (D / Working Families Party) | 82.7 | 57,187 |
| Faye Pietrak (Conservative Party) | 17.2 | 11,885 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 104 | ||
| Total votes: 69,176 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 63.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Faye Pietrak advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 63.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 63.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 63
Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 63 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy M. Kennedy (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party) | 99.0 | 95,417 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 984 | ||
| Total votes: 96,401 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 63.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 63.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 63.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
Kennedy also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party, and Independence Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 63
Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 63 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy M. Kennedy (D) | 100.0 | 70,221 |
| Total votes: 70,221 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Thomas Gaglione (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 63
Incumbent Timothy M. Kennedy defeated Shaqurah Zachery in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 63 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy M. Kennedy | 76.7 | 23,640 |
 | Shaqurah Zachery | 23.3 | 7,198 | |
| Total votes: 30,838 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 63
Thomas Gaglione advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 63 on September 13, 2018.
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2016
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent Tim Kennedy ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 63 general election.[1][2]
| New York State Senate, District 63 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Timothy M. Kennedy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Tim Kennedy ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 63 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New York State Senate, District 63 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Timothy M. Kennedy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Kennedy also ran on the Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Tim Kennedy defeated Betty Jean Grant in the Democratic primary, while Ricky Donovan, Sr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. Dennis Nawojski was removed from the ballot before the Democratic primary. Kennedy also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Donovan also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Kennedy defeated Donovan in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Timothy M. Kennedy Incumbent |
71.5% | 42,278 | |
| Republican | Ricky Donovan, Sr. | 20.3% | 11,973 | |
| None | Blank | 8.2% | 4,843 | |
| Total Votes | 59,094 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Timothy M. Kennedy Incumbent |
60.2% | 16,660 |
| Betty Jean Grant | 39.8% | 10,997 |
| Total Votes | 27,657 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Timothy M. Kennedy Incumbent |
65.1% | 287 |
| Ricky Donovan, Sr. | 34.9% | 154 |
| Total Votes | 441 | |
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Kennedy ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 63. He defeated Betty Jean Grant in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Kennedy was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Timothy M. Kennedy Incumbent |
100% | 82,458 | |
| Total Votes | 82,458 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Timothy Kennedy Incumbent |
50.3% | 11,587 |
| Betty Jean Grant | 49.7% | 11,431 |
| Total Votes | 23,018 | |
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Kennedy ran in the 2010 election for New York State Senate District 58. Kennedy defeated Jack Quinn (R) and William Stachowski (WF,IP) in the general election.[11][12] Kennedy defeated incumbent William Stachowski, Thomas Casey, and Michael Kuzma in the September 18 Democratic primary. However, Stachowski, the incumbent, won the nominations of the Working Families Party and Independence Party.
Across the country in 2010, state senate elections were held in 43 states. 1,167 state senate seats were at stake. In all 1,167 state senate districts with an election in 2010, only 19 challengers (12 Democrats and 7 Republicans) defeated an incumbent state senator. Kennedy was one of the 12 Democratic challengers who defeated an incumbent Democratic state senator.
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 58 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Timothy M. Kennedy (D)
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42,757 | |||
| Jack Quinn (R) | 41,162 | |||
| William Stachowski (Independence) | 6,611 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Regular election
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Special election
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Kennedy and his spouse Katie have two children.
State legislative tenure
Scorecards
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2017
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In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2021-2022
Kennedy was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Banks Committee
- Cities 2 Committee
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Kennedy was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Chair
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Senate Banks Committee
- Senate Social Services Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Internet and Technology Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banks |
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| • Energy and Telecommunications |
| • Finance |
| • Infrastructure and Capital Investment |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kennedy served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks |
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| • Energy and Telecommunications |
| • Finance |
| • Infrastructure and Capital Investment |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Kennedy served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| • Energy and Telecommunications |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kennedy served on these committees:
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House New York District 26 |
Officeholder U.S. House New York District 26 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Brian Higgins (D) |
U.S. House New York District 26 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 63 2013-2024 |
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 58 2011-2013 |
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