New York State Department of Financial Services

09/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 12:55

Governor Hochul Announces Special Election in Assembly District 115

Elections
September 15, 2025
Albany, NY

Governor Hochul Announces Special Election in Assembly District 115

Governor Hochul Announces Special Election in Assembly District 115

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a special election to fill the vacancy in the 115th Assembly District created by the resignation of Billy Jones will be held on Tuesday, November 4, to coincide with the general election. Governor Hochul issued the proclamation on September 15 pursuant to the Public Officers Law.

"To ensure residents of the 115th District have representation in the State Assembly, there will be a special election on Tuesday, November 4, coinciding with the general election, to fill the seat vacated by Assemblyman Billy Jones," Governor Hochul said. "Assemblyman Jones served the people of the 115th District with distinction, and we wish him well in his next chapter. I look forward to working with his successor."

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