This is an open seat race for New York's 9th congressional district, with no incumbent on the ballot. Three candidates—Mike Goldfarb, Yvette D. Clarke, and Joshua A. Bristol—are competing in the primary election on June 23, 2026. Yvette D. Clarke has reported significant fundraising of $893,852.39, while the other candidates have not disclosed fundraising data. The candidates have staked out positions on a wide range of issues, including universal child care, clean energy, and housing, but no polls are available to gauge voter preferences.