Representative in Congress District 2 in Statewide, New York

2026 Primary Election

• Andrew Garbarino — Incumbent Representative in Congress in Bayport, NY

  Andrew Garbarino is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 2nd Congressional District. Born in Sayville, New York, he earned a B.A. in history and classical humanities from George Washington University and a J.D. from Hofstra University. Before his election to Congress, Garbarino worked at his family's law firm and served as a member of the New York State Assembly. In the House, he serves on the Homeland Security and Financial Services Committees.

• Garrett Petersen — Technical Specialist, Developmental Disabilities Institute in East Islip, NY

  Garrett Petersen is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 2nd Congressional District. A native of Islip, he holds a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Stony Brook University and a Master of Education from Dowling College. Petersen currently works as a technical specialist for the Developmental Disabilities Institute, developing accessible devices for individuals with disabilities. He also serves as the deputy chair of the Islip Democrats.

• Andrew Johnson — Candidate for Representative in Congress in New York

  Andrew Johnson is listed as an unaffiliated candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent New York's 2nd Congressional District. Extensive searches of public records, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, and major political databases yield no verifiable campaign presence, professional background, or platform details for this candidate.

• Joshua Taveras — Store Manager in NY

  Joshua Taveras is a store manager and a Democratic political candidate. He briefly ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New York's 2nd congressional district in the 2026 election cycle, but subsequently withdrew from the Democratic primary race. The district covers parts of Suffolk and Nassau counties on Long Island.

• Patrick Halpin — Candidate for Representative in Congress in Oak Beach, NY

  Patrick Halpin is a former Suffolk County Executive and New York State Assemblyman. At age 34, he became the youngest person to serve as Suffolk County Executive, holding office from 1988 to 1991. Before that, he served in the Suffolk County Legislature and the State Assembly. He later served on the Suffolk County Water Authority Board for 17 years, including as chairman from 2018 to 2023. Halpin is currently a Democratic candidate for New York's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.

• Jessica Murphy — Portfolio Manager in Amityville, NY

  Jessica Murphy is a portfolio manager for a New York-based real estate and management firm and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 2nd Congressional District. A resident of Amityville, she has experience working on affordable housing and previously served on Capitol Hill focusing on bipartisan policy. Her campaign priorities include addressing the cost-of-living crisis on Long Island, protecting voting rights, and improving local infrastructure.