New York’s 8th Congressional District is represented by Hakeem S. Jeffries (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of New York’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
769,904
Median Household Income
$62,703
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
D+44
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Hakeem S. Jeffries and New York's 8th Congressional District
Hakeem S. Jeffries, a member of the Democratic Party, represents New York's 8th Congressional District and has held the seat since January 3, 2013. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
The Clerk of the House committee file lists no standing committee seat for this member, which is what that file shows for members in elected leadership.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-5936. Official site: jeffries.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries (D)
119th Congress • Democrat • Representing this district since January 3, 2013
Hakeem S. Jeffries currently represents New York’s 8th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Hakeem S. Jeffries, Democratic Incumbent
- Lewis Mizrahi, Republican / Conservative
Source: New York State Board of Elections, certification for the November 3, 2026 election, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Saturday, October 24 Application must be received by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Saturday, October 24 |
| Register in person | Saturday, October 24 |
| Early in-person voting | October 24 to November 1 |
| Request a mail ballot | Saturday, October 24 Mailed or online applications must be received by October 24. You can apply in person until November 2. |
| Return a mail ballot | Postmarked by November 3 and received by November 10, or delivered in person by close of polls on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the New York voter lookup. Dates come from the New York election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in New York are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for New York: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
2267 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5936
Online
About This District
The district lies within Kings County in New York. Kings County is the borough of Brooklyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents New York's 8th Congressional District?
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D) represents New York's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Hakeem S. Jeffries a member of?
Hakeem S. Jeffries is a member of the Democratic Party.
How can I contact Hakeem S. Jeffries?
You can reach Hakeem S. Jeffries by phone at 202-225-5936 or through their official website at https://jeffries.house.gov.
When does Hakeem S. Jeffries's current term end?
Hakeem S. Jeffries's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is New York's 8th Congressional District?
New York's 8th Congressional District is located in the state of New York and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Hakeem S. Jeffries represent?
Hakeem S. Jeffries has represented New York's 8th Congressional District since January 3, 2013. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Hakeem S. Jeffries's district?
The boundary map for New York's 8th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Hakeem S. Jeffries on?
The Clerk of the House committee file lists no standing committee seat for Hakeem S. Jeffries. That is what the file shows for members in elected leadership.
Is Hakeem S. Jeffries still in Congress?
This site shows Hakeem S. Jeffries holding New York's 8th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
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ZIP Codes in New York's 8th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 20 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
17 of these ZIP codes also extend into another New York district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 11201 (also in the 7th and 10th), 11205 (also in the 7th), 11206 (also in the 7th), 11207 (also in the 7th), 11208 (also in the 7th), 11212 (also in the 9th), 11213 (also in the 9th), 11214 (also in the 9th and 11th).
- 11201
- 11205
- 11206
- 11207
- 11208
- 11212
- 11213
- 11214
- 11216
- 11217
View all 20 ZIP codes in this district
- 11201
- 11205
- 11206
- 11207
- 11208
- 11212
- 11213
- 11214
- 11216
- 11217
- 11221
- 11223
- 11224
- 11229
- 11233
- 11234
- 11235
- 11236
- 11238
- 11239
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D), Charles E. Schumer (D)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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