2026 Primary Election — New Hempstead
New York's 2026 primary election is Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Early voting runs June 13–21. Here's what's on the ballot for residents of New Hempstead.
What's on Your Ballot
Which specific races appear on your ballot depends on your party registration and your exact address. Use the links above to look up your polling place and sample ballot from the Rockland County Board of Elections.
New York's 17th Congressional District
All of Rockland County is in NY-17. Currently held by Rep. Mike Lawler (R). Both parties have contested primaries for this seat.
State Senate District 38
Covers Clarkstown, Orangetown, Ramapo, and Haverstraw in Rockland County, plus a small portion of Ossining (Westchester). Incumbent: Bill Weber (R).
Working Families Party primary on June 23 features Joseph W. Rand. No Democratic primary for this seat. Verify with Rockland County BOE for full certified list. District info →
Assembly District 97
Covers portions of Ramapo (including Spring Valley, New Hempstead, New Square, Pearl River) and parts of Orangetown. Incumbent: Aron Wieder (D).
Conservative primary on June 23: Abraham Klein vs. Rob Bonomolo. No Democratic primary for this seat. Verify with Rockland County BOE. Ballotpedia →
County Legislature District 4
Villages of New Hempstead and Wesley Hills and surrounding northern Ramapo Current legislator: Itamar Yeger.
County Legislature primaries may not appear on every ballot. Check the Rockland County BOE for certified candidates in your district.
Town of Ramapo Town Board
New Hempstead residents are part of the Town of Ramapo. You will vote in Ramapo town board primaries (if any). Incumbent supervisor: Michael Specht (D).
Michael Specht won re-election in November 2025. New elections required in 2026 due to state law changes.