Timothy M. Kennedy

Democrat Representative of New York's 26th district

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October 1, 1976 (48 years old)

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Elected U.S. representative for New York’s 26th congressional district in a special election in April 2024.
Served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2024.
Raised in South Buffalo as one of five children; his father was Buffalo’s commissioner of assessment and taxation, and his mother was a retired nurse and nursing instructor.
Holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from D’Youville University.
Worked as a licensed occupational therapist from 1999 to 2010.
Began his political career in the Erie County Legislature in 2004, representing the 2nd district.
Supported same-sex marriage, earning the backing of gay rights organizations during his political career.
Authored legislation to stiffen penalties for repeat child abusers and introduced bills to combat the opioid epidemic in New York.
Supported the legalization of mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York and was a proponent of legalizing vehicle for hire companies statewide.
Chaired the New York State Senate Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capital Investment Committee, securing significant funding for transportation projects.
Faced finance concerns in 2023 regarding potential violations of federal election law due to campaign spending.
Lives in Buffalo with his wife Katie and their three children; identifies as Roman Catholic with Irish heritage.