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Timothy M. Kennedy

Democrat · Incumbent

U.S. Representative for New York's 26th District

Tim Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House on April 30, 2024 and serves on the Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs committees3. He previously served in the New York State Senate, where he chaired the Transportation Committee, and worked for 11 years as a licensed occupational therapist3. He appears on the Democratic line12.

Where they stand 14 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Kennedy said, together, we will codify Roe v. Wade into law and protect reproductive freedoms. (2024-09-28) source
    • As a state senator he cosponsored the Reproductive Health Act, which became law in 2019. (2019) source
  • GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • As a state senator, Kennedy voted for the NY SAFE Act, which passed the Senate 43 to 18. (2013-01-14) source
    • The SAFE Act he voted for requires universal background checks on gun purchases and, in the state's words, imposes the toughest assault weapons ban in the country. (2013-01-14) source
    • He voted for New York's red flag law, which passed the Senate 42 to 21. (2019-01-29) source
    • He has called for commonsense gun violence prevention laws and sponsors a bill limiting enhanced body armor to the military and police. (2026-05) source
  • MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • As a state senator, Kennedy voted for the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which passed the Senate 40 to 23. (2021-03-30) source
    • He was a cosponsor of the act, which legalized adult-use cannabis and authorized resentencing for people convicted of certain marijuana offenses. (2021) source
  • Social SecurityExpand benefits and fund it with higher taxes on the wealthymedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Kennedy urged passage of the Social Security 2100 Act, which would raise benefits, remove the payroll tax cap, and add a tax on investment income for people earning over $400,000. (2026-08-31) source
  • Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
  • HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
  • Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
  • Trade and tariffsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Kennedy criticized President Trump's 2025 global tariffs, calling them tariff roulette and warning they would trigger a retaliatory trade war with allies. (2025-04-02) source
  • ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
    • Kennedy urged the House to take up the 2024 bipartisan Senate border bill, saying it would provide the resources and policy fixes needed at the border. (2024-07-25) source
    • He called for withdrawing ICE agents from cities, the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and clawing back 75 billion dollars in ICE funding. (2026-01-29) source
  • Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source
  • Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • Income taxesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
  • Safety net programsNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members that also carried voter ID provisions. (2026-07-22) source

No public position found on: National debt, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Elected to the U.S. House in an April 30, 2024 special election3.
  • Served in the New York State Senate and chaired its Transportation Committee3.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$2,310,288raised
$1,435,475spent
$1,213,878cash on hand

Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $57,306 in gifts under $200$1,713,470
  • PACs and other political committees$575,739
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$8,500

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATIONPAC$10,000
  2. TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  3. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUEPAC$10,000
  4. UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC)PAC$10,000
  5. PROFESSIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SPECIALISTS PACPAC$10,000
  6. AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PACPAC$8,000
  7. AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATIONPAC$7,500
  8. CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$7,500
  9. NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$7,500
  10. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$7,500

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (24)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. 2026 General Candidates List For WebErie County Board of Elections
  2. General Election Ballot Order, Offices and Candidates for November 3, 2026Niagara County Board of Elections
  3. About TimOffice of Rep. Tim Kennedy
  4. Congressman Kennedy, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Advocates Fight for Reproductive Freedoms on National Day of ActionOffice of Rep. Tim Kennedy
  5. Senate Bill S240 (2019), Reproductive Health Act, sponsors and co-sponsorsNew York State Senate
  6. Senate Bill S2230 (2013), NY SAFE Act, floor voteNew York State Senate
  7. Senate Bill S2451 (2019), extreme risk protection orders, floor voteNew York State Senate
  8. On Fourth Anniversary of May 14, 2022 Tops Supermarket Shooting, Kennedy Leads House Colleagues in Honoring VictimsOffice of Rep. Tim Kennedy
  9. Senate Bill S854A (2021), Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, floor vote and summaryNew York State Senate
  10. Keeping the Promise: Kennedy Urges Passage of Social Security 2100 ActOffice of Rep. Tim Kennedy
  11. Congressman Kennedy Statement on President Trump's TariffsOffice of Rep. Tim Kennedy
  12. Congressman Kennedy Condemns GOP Attacks on Vice President Harris, Calls for Action on Border CrisisOffice of Rep. Tim Kennedy
  13. Kennedy and WNY Leaders Gather to Send Clear Message: ICE Out of Our CitiesOffice of Rep. Tim Kennedy
  14. New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) ActNew York State Office of NICS Appeals and SAFE Act
  15. S00854 Summary (2021), Marihuana Regulation and Taxation ActNew York State Assembly
  16. House roll call: Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require deOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. House roll call: Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule baOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. House roll call: Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual taxOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. House roll call: Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-maOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for thrOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to UkraOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members thaOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives