New York's 18th Congressional District

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D +4.4
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +6.9
National Environment
current political climate
D +3.4
Polls
recent state and district polling
R +0.2
Forecasted margin
D +14.5
Polls

Polls (1)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Impact ResearchFeb 17, 2026D +7500lv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 91%
R 9%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Solid DInside Elections: Solid DSabato: Safe D
District Lean
This is a competitive district that leans slightly Democratic (D+5).
Candidates
Patrick Ryan (D) (inc.) Republican challenger pending