Updated Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
House · 3 November 2026

NY-08 House 2026

97.8% DHakeem Jeffries leads TruthIndex™Safe D
Polymarket
97.8%
Kalshi
97.8%
Spread
0.1 pts
24h
–
7 days
+0.7
Updated
Oct 16, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
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Recent coverage for NY-08 House.

  1. Capitol agenda: What the House's new leftists learned from the Squad - Live Updates

    The Politico live updates piece, “Capitol agenda: What the House's new leftists learned from the Squad,” examines how newly elected left-leaning members in the House (often dubbed the “new leftists”) are adapting…

    PoliticoMizrahi
  2. A vulnerable Republican takes on both parties over immigration

    The article spotlights Rep. Mike Lawler, a vulnerable Republican representing New York’s suburban Hudson Valley seat (NY-08), who is running on an immigration-focused platform.

    PoliticoMizrahi
  3. New York Playbook - POLITICO

    The article reports on campaign fundraising in New York’s key House battlegrounds, noting that most Democratic challengers outraised their Republican incumbents last quarter.

    PoliticoMizrahi
  4. ANCA Endorses Congressional Allies; Grades Members of Congress on Pro-Armenian Priorities

    Rep. Scott Eugene DesJarlais (R-TN-04) – C [...] Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR-05) – C

  5. Fox News : Most dramatic moments from Rep Mike Lawler’s fiery debate against Dem Cait Conley in battle for House control

    The article highlights a fiery on-air debate in New York’s swing district (NY-08) between Rep. Mike Lawler (R) and Democrat Cait Conley.

    minncity.comMizrahiGegen
More coverage 4
  1. Democrats plan investigations, inflation relief if they reclaim Congress

    The article outlines House Democrats’ 100-day agenda if they regain the majority, led by Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08).

    Christian Science MonitorRaskinJeffries
  2. News 12 | New York | Nearly 400 new affordable housing units unveiled in East New York

    The article reports on the unveiling of nearly 400 new affordable housing units in East New York. It includes a quote from Rep.

    newyork.news12.comJeffries
  3. Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Celebrate Major Affordable Housing Milestones in East New York | Governor Kathy Hochul

    The page features video, audio, photos, and a rush transcript from an event where Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor (likely) celebrate affordable housing milestones in East New York.

    governor.ny.govOfficialJeffries
  4. NYC Affordable Housing

    A NYC-focused piece reports on a ribbon-cutting event in Canarsie, Brooklyn, highlighting New York Democratic leaders: including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Governor Kathy…

    wfmd.comJeffries

Hakeem Jeffries, last 60 days

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OutcomeTruthIndex™PolymarketKalshiSpread24h
DHakeem Jeffries 97.8% 97.8% 97.8% 0.1 pts –
RLewis Mizrahi 1.5% 1.5% 1.6% 0.1 pts –

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Candidates & Background

Hakeem Jeffries

Hakeem Jeffries

Democratic U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district (since 2013)

Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat who has represented New York's 8th congressional district since 2013 and has served as House minority leader since 2023, seeks re-election in 2026 against Republican Lewis Mizrahi, a data analyst.

Born 1970 · Brooklyn, New York City

Lewis Mizrahi

Republican

Lewis Mizrahi, a data analyst, is the Republican nominee for New York's 8th congressional district in 2026, challenging Democratic incumbent Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader.

Margin of victory

Each venue's margin market, shown on its own: the two venues set their ranges differently.

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New York's 8th District margin of victory

Jeffries, 42+ pts
95.7%
Jeffries, 45+ pts
90.5%
Jeffries, 48+ pts
80.5%
Jeffries, 51+ pts
66.0%
Jeffries, 54+ pts
48.0%
Jeffries, 57+ pts
29.5%
Jeffries, 60+ pts
17.5%
Jeffries, 63+ pts
5.2%
Jeffries, 66+ pts
5.5%
implied
Source: Kalshi market

Polymarket$15.8K traded

NY-08 House Election Margin of Victory

Republican Wins
0.1%
Democrat 0-30%
4.3%
Democrat 30-40%
5.7%
Democrat 40-45%
4.6%
Democrat 45-50%
12.8%
Democrat 50-55%
17.3%
Democrat 55-60%
29.0%
Democrat 60-65%
22.0%
Democrat 65-70%
4.0%
Democrat 70%+
0.9%
Source: Polymarket market

Each venue's market

Polymarket$32.7K traded

Prices which party wins.

Hakeem Jeffries: Counted · bid 96.2% / ask 99.5% · $1.6K within 5 pts

This market will resolve according to the party of the candidate who wins the NY-08 congressional district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. The midterm elections will take place on November 3, 2026. ​A candidate's party will be determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time all of the 2026 House elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party with which they most recently expressed their intent to caucus at the time all of the House elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. This market will resolve based on the result of the election as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the United States government, specifically the Federal Election Commission (https://www.fec.gov/).

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Kalshi961 contracts traded

Prices which party wins.

Hakeem Jeffries: Counted · bid 96.5% / ask 99.0% · $2.2K within 5 pts

Contract shown: Hakeem Jeffries

If the House member sworn in for NY-08 for the term beginning in 2027 is a member of the Democratic Party, then the market resolves to Yes.

This market is eligible for accelerated determination after a consensus of media organizations project the winner. See full rules for details.

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