A special election has been scheduled for February 3, 2026, to fill the vacancy in New York’s 74th Assembly District. The seat became vacant following the resignation of Assemblymember Harvey Epstein. Governor Kathy Hochul issued the official proclamation for the special election on December 15, in accordance with Public Officers Law.
Governor Hochul acknowledged Epstein’s contributions and commented on the upcoming election: “Assemblymember Harvey Epstein served as a passionate advocate for the 74th District in Albany, and we wish him well in his next chapter,” Governor Hochul said. “To ensure residents of the 74th District have representation in the State Assembly, there will be a special election on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to fill the seat vacated by Assemblymember Epstein. I look forward to working with his successor.”
The special election aims to provide continued representation for constituents in the district.
