Question 1

Who should I vote for in New York in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 29 New York races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in New York Governor?

Accepted Answer

Kathy Hochul has the strongest record in the New York governor's race. Kathy Hochul scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Bruce Blakeman at 61, as of October 9, 2026. Kathy Hochul's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Bruce Blakeman's highest marks are integrity and relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in New York Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Letitia James has the strongest record in the New York attorney general race. Letitia James scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Letitia James's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Saritha Komatireddy (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in New York Comptroller?

Accepted Answer

Thomas DiNapoli has the strongest record in the New York comptroller race. Thomas DiNapoli scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Thomas DiNapoli's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Joseph Hernandez (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in NY-01?

Accepted Answer

Nick LaLota has the strongest record in New York's 1st Congressional District. Nick LaLota scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Chris Gallant at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Nick LaLota's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in NY-02?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Garbarino has the strongest record in New York's 2nd Congressional District. Andrew Garbarino scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Patrick Halpin at 59, as of October 9, 2026. Andrew Garbarino's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Patrick Halpin's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in NY-03?

Accepted Answer

Tom Suozzi has the strongest record in New York's 3rd Congressional District. Tom Suozzi scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Mike LiPetri at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Tom Suozzi's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Mike LiPetri's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in NY-04?

Accepted Answer

Laura Gillen has the strongest record in New York's 4th Congressional District. Laura Gillen scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jeanine Driscoll at 58, as of October 9, 2026. Laura Gillen's highest marks are roots in the constituency and courage. Jeanine Driscoll's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Blay Tarnoff (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in NY-05?

Accepted Answer

Gregory Meeks has the strongest record in New York's 5th Congressional District. Gregory Meeks scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Gregory Meeks's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. George Marsh (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in NY-06?

Accepted Answer

Grace Meng has the strongest record in New York's 6th Congressional District. Grace Meng scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Grace Meng's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Joseph Chou (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in NY-07?

Accepted Answer

Claire Valdez has the strongest record in New York's 7th Congressional District. Claire Valdez scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Claire Valdez's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Priscilla Ghaznavi (6 of 15 criteria) and Melvin Rivera (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in NY-08?

Accepted Answer

Hakeem Jeffries has the strongest record in New York's 8th Congressional District. Hakeem Jeffries scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Hakeem Jeffries's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Lewis Mizrahi (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in NY-09?

Accepted Answer

Yvette Clarke has the strongest record in New York's 9th Congressional District. Yvette Clarke scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Yvette Clarke's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Joel Azumah (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in NY-10?

Accepted Answer

Brad Lander has the strongest record in New York's 10th Congressional District. Brad Lander scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Brad Lander's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Jennifer Moore (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 15

Who should I vote for in NY-11?

Accepted Answer

Nicole Malliotakis has the strongest record in New York's 11th Congressional District. Nicole Malliotakis scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Mike DeCillis at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Nicole Malliotakis's highest marks are relevant experience and coalition building. Mike DeCillis's highest marks are roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 16

Who should I vote for in NY-12?

Accepted Answer

Micah Lasher has the strongest record in New York's 12th Congressional District. Micah Lasher scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Micah Lasher's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Wilneida Negron (3 of 15 criteria), Karen Ortiz (7 of 15 criteria) and Caroline Shinkle (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 17

Who should I vote for in NY-13?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in New York's 13th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Darializa Avila Chevalier (6 of 15 criteria) and Jomo Williams (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 18

Who should I vote for in NY-14?

Accepted Answer

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has the strongest record in New York's 14th Congressional District. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Diamant Hysenaj (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 19

Who should I vote for in NY-15?

Accepted Answer

Ritchie Torres has the strongest record in New York's 15th Congressional District. Ritchie Torres scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Ritchie Torres's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Gonzalo Duran (4 of 15 criteria), Andre Easton (5 of 15 criteria), Stylo Sapaskis (0 of 15 criteria) and Jose Vega (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 20

Who should I vote for in NY-16?

Accepted Answer

George Latimer has the strongest record in New York's 16th Congressional District. George Latimer scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. George Latimer's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Joseph Cinquemani (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 21

Who should I vote for in NY-17?

Accepted Answer

Mike Lawler has the strongest record in New York's 17th Congressional District. Mike Lawler scores 75 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Cait Conley at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Mike Lawler's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Cait Conley's highest marks are relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 22

Who should I vote for in NY-18?

Accepted Answer

Pat Ryan has the strongest record in New York's 18th Congressional District. Pat Ryan scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Pat Ryan's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Jackie Auringer (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 23

Who should I vote for in NY-19?

Accepted Answer

Josh Riley has the strongest record in New York's 19th Congressional District. Josh Riley scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Peter Oberacker at 61, as of October 9, 2026. Josh Riley's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Peter Oberacker's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 24

Who should I vote for in NY-20?

Accepted Answer

Paul Tonko has the strongest record in New York's 20th Congressional District. Paul Tonko scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ralph Ambrosio at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Paul Tonko's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ralph Ambrosio's highest marks are roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 25

Who should I vote for in NY-21?

Accepted Answer

Blake Gendebien has the strongest record in New York's 21st Congressional District. Blake Gendebien scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Anthony Constantino at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Blake Gendebien's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Anthony Constantino's highest marks are management. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 26

Who should I vote for in NY-22?

Accepted Answer

John Mannion has the strongest record in New York's 22nd Congressional District. John Mannion scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Kailee Buller at 56, as of October 9, 2026. John Mannion's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Kailee Buller's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 27

Who should I vote for in NY-23?

Accepted Answer

Nick Langworthy has the strongest record in New York's 23rd Congressional District. Nick Langworthy scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Aaron Gies at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Nick Langworthy's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 28

Who should I vote for in NY-24?

Accepted Answer

Claudia Tenney has the strongest record in New York's 24th Congressional District. Claudia Tenney scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Alissa Ellman at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Claudia Tenney's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Alissa Ellman's highest marks are communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 29

Who should I vote for in NY-25?

Accepted Answer

Joe Morelle has the strongest record in New York's 25th Congressional District. Joe Morelle scores 75 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Virginia McIntyre at 59, as of October 9, 2026. Joe Morelle's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Virginia McIntyre's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 30

Who should I vote for in NY-26?

Accepted Answer

Tim Kennedy has the strongest record in New York's 26th Congressional District. Tim Kennedy scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Tim Kennedy's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Dennis Hannon (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in New York?

Governor of New York

Attorney General of New York

Comptroller of New York

U.S. House, New York 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 8th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 9th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 10th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 11th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 12th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 13th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 14th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 15th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 16th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 17th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 18th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 19th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 20th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 21st Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 22nd Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 23rd Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 24th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 25th Congressional District

U.S. House, New York 26th Congressional District