New York State Assembly District 117

Current seat holder: Ken Blankenbush.

Dennis Gordon

Dennis Gordon (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 117. Gordon is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Gordon advanced from the Working Families Party primary on June 23, 2026.

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“I talked it over with my family, and I made the decision to step forward. Not because I had a political career to build, but because someone had to.” (Campaign website (gordon4assembly.com))
“My opponent is the outgoing assemblyman's chief of staff, offering more of the same. I'm offering something different: fresh energy, practical solutions, and a representative who actually feels the challenges this district faces every single day.” (Campaign website (gordon4assembly.com))

Tammie Nabywaniec

Tammie Nabywaniec (Republican Party, Conservative Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 117. Nabywaniec is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Nabywaniec advanced from the Conservative Party primary on June 23, 2026.