Gillen, Driscoll Vie for NY-4 Seat

Democratic incumbent Laura Gillen and Republican Jeanine Driscoll face off in Nassau County as voters decide on November 3.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections

Flat-color editorial illustration of a plain brick civic building with a flagpole and limp flag under grey skies, evoking a local congressional election. — Democratic incumbent Laura Gillen and Republican Jeanine Driscoll are competing for New York's 4th Congressional District seat in a November 3 vote in Nassau County. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Democratic incumbent Laura Gillen and Republican Jeanine Driscoll are competing for New York's 4th Congressional District seat, with voters deciding the race on November 3, 2026. The contest is one of 435 House races on the ballot that day.

Why it matters

Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House, so the outcome of individual districts like NY-4 could affect which party controls the chamber. For New York voters in Nassau County, the race determines who represents the district in Congress.

All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election on November 3, 2026, with Republicans holding a narrow majority entering the vote. The outcome of the NY-4 race will not be known until voters cast their ballots.

The players

Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen is the Democratic incumbent for New York's 4th Congressional District, serving her first term after previously leading the Town of Hempstead as supervisor.

Jeanine Driscoll

Jeanine Driscoll is the Republican candidate for New York's 4th Congressional District and currently serves as the Town of Hempstead receiver of taxes.

The details

Laura Gillen, serving her first term in Congress and previously Hempstead town supervisor, is seeking reelection as the Democratic incumbent. Jeanine Driscoll, the Town of Hempstead receiver of taxes, an attorney and community activist, is the Republican challenger, and both candidates have pointed to the cost of living as a key voter concern.

November 3, 2026: Voters decide the New York 4th Congressional District race and all other House seats.

Need to Know

The NY-4 race is one of 435 contests in the 2026 midterms, which will determine whether Republicans keep their narrow House majority. Individual district outcomes like this one collectively decide which party controls the chamber.

New York voters in Nassau County will choose their congressional representative on November 3, 2026. The outcome determines who represents the district in the narrowly divided House.

The takeaway

Voters in New York's 4th District have a direct say in the November 3 race, and their choice will help determine the balance of power in a closely divided House.