New York’s 23rd Congressional District is represented by Republican Nick Langworthy, who has held the seat since January 2023. The district stretches across western and Southern Tier New York from the shores of Lake Erie to the Finger Lakes, and with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+10 it is one of the most reliably conservative seats in the state. Langworthy won both his elections by more than 29 points.
Where the District Is
NY-23 runs along New York’s southern border with Pennsylvania and reaches west to Lake Erie. The land shifts from the lakefront and vineyard hills of Chautauqua County to the rolling farmland and forested valleys of the Southern Tier, with part of the Finger Lakes region on the eastern edge. More than half the district is classified as rural, which is unusual for a New York congressional seat.
The district includes all or part of the following counties:1Congressman Nick Langworthy. About
- Allegany
- Cattaraugus
- Chautauqua
- Chemung
- Erie (partial)
- Niagara (partial)
- Schuyler (partial)
- Steuben (partial)
- Tioga
Jamestown in Chautauqua County and Elmira in Chemung County are the largest population centers. Olean, Corning, and parts of the southern Buffalo suburbs in Erie County round out the map.
Who Lives There
The district has a population of roughly 773,707. It is about 89% white and about 4% Hispanic, with a median age of 43.2, roughly ten percent above the national figure of 39.2. Median household income is $74,552, about 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and roughly 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.2Census Reporter. Congressional District 23, NY – Profile Data
The Economy Behind the District
Agriculture is the backbone. The 2022 Census of Agriculture recorded more than $493 million in milk sales from the district’s dairy operations.3USDA. New York 23rd District – 2022 Census of Agriculture Grapes are the other anchor: Chautauqua County is the largest grape-producing county east of the Rockies and accounts for an estimated 65% of New York State’s annual harvest, with roughly 20 wineries along the Lake Erie Wine Country corridor.
Manufacturing remains important in and around Jamestown and Elmira, with employers in engine production, furniture, and related sectors. Healthcare systems and higher education institutions, including St. Bonaventure University, SUNY Fredonia, Alfred University, Alfred State College, Jamestown Community College, and Corning Community College, round out the employment base.
Representative Nick Langworthy
Langworthy served as Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee before entering Congress.1Congressman Nick Langworthy. About In the 119th Congress he sits on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he serves on the Health, Energy, and Environment subcommittees, as well as the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Rules.4Congressman Nick Langworthy. Committees and Caucuses The Energy and Commerce seat matters locally because the district sits atop the Marcellus Shale natural gas formation.
Legislative Priorities
Langworthy’s signature energy bill is the Energy Choice Act, a bipartisan measure that would bar state and local governments from banning connections to specific energy sources. It advanced through the House Energy Subcommittee to the full Energy and Commerce Committee.5Congressman Nick Langworthy. Congressman Langworthys Landmark Energy Choice Act Passes Out of House Energy Subcommittee
On agriculture, he introduced seven bipartisan bills at the start of the 119th Congress. They include the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would require dairy processors to report cost and yield data through a mandatory system; the Dairy Farm Resiliency Act, which would update the Dairy Margin Coverage program to reflect current production at small and mid-sized farms; and the GRAPE Act, which would create a crop insurance policy covering freeze losses for grape growers.6Congressman Nick Langworthy. Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Critical Legislation for the 119th Congress to Strengthen New Yorks Agriculture Industry and Rural Communities
District Offices
Langworthy keeps four district offices for constituent services:7Congressman Nick Langworthy. Office Locations
- Jamestown: The Fenton Building, 2–6 East Second Street, Room 208, Jamestown, NY 14701
- Olean: 1 Bluebird Square, Olean, NY 14760
- Corning: 89 W. Market Street, Corning, NY 14830
- Williamsville: 8201 Main Street, Suite 13, Williamsville, NY 14221
Recent Election Results
In 2022, Langworthy won the open seat over Democrat Max Della Pia with 64.9% to 35.1%.8Ballotpedia. New Yorks 23rd Congressional District He expanded that margin in 2024, defeating Democrat Thomas Carle 65.8% to 34.2%.9Ballotpedia. New Yorks 23rd Congressional District Election, 2024
The 2026 Election
New York’s 2026 congressional primary is scheduled for June 23, 2026, and the filing deadline for primary ballot access is April 6, 2026.10Federal Election Commission. 2026 Congressional Primary Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines for Ballot Access Langworthy is running for reelection without a Republican primary challenger. Four candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination: Stephen Collins, Aaron Gies, Jeff Rayner, and Kevin Stocker.11Ballotpedia. New Yorks 23rd Congressional District Election, 2026 Given the R+10 lean and two straight 30-point wins, the seat is expected to remain Republican.
To vote in the June 23 primary, your voter registration application must reach your local board of elections no later than June 13, 2026. For the November 3 general election, the registration deadline is October 24, 2026. The same deadlines apply whether you register by mail, online, or in person.12New York State Board of Elections. Registration and Voting Deadlines