The Complete Hell's Kitchen Guide To The 2026 Primary Election

HELL'S KITCHEN, NY — The 2026 primary elections are coming up this month in New York City, and so are all kinds of important voting deadlines.

Hell's Kitchen residents are expected to turn out in big numbers since the race for the neighborhood's representative in Congress is at the top of the ballot.

But House contests aren’t the only thing at stake. Hell's Kitchen residents will also be weighing in on the State Comptroller, as well as choosing leaders for City Council.

Here’s a breakdown of what voters should know heading into Election Day.

When Is Election Day?

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 23, with polling places open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by June 23. Find your poll site here.

Who's on the ballot in Washington Heights?

Along with the Congressional contest, you will also see the race for the state's Comptroller, and races for the State Assembly.

Here are the candidates for races on the ballot in Washington Heights. The candidates who currently hold the office are labeled "incumbent."

State Comptroller

• Thomas P. DiNapoli (incumbent)
• Drew Warshaw
• Raj Goyle

Representative in Congress - 12th Congressional District

• Nina Schwalbe
• Patrick Timmins
• Chris Diep
• George Conway
• Laura Dunn
• Micah C. Lasher
• Alex Bores
• Jack Kennedy Schlossberg

Member of the City Council - 3rd Council District

• Lindsey Boylan
• Leslie Boghosian Murphy
• Layla Law-Gisiko
• Carl Wilson (incumbent)

Helpful links

• Check your voter registration
• View your sample ballot and find your Election Day polling location