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L Libertarian · U.S. House 4, New York · Nov 3, 2026

Blay
Tarnoff

Libertarian computer systems analyst and Nassau County LP chair running for New York's 4th Congressional District in 2026

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sources
4
positions
11
endorsements
1
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Opponents Laura A. Gillen D+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Blay Tarnoff is a Libertarian candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 4th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. 6 He currently serves as chair of the Nassau County Libertarian Party and has a career spanning four decades as a computer systems programmer and analyst, most recently providing technical support to quantitative financial analysts and developing neural-network systems. 16

Tarnoff holds an A.B. in mathematics from Brown University and a J.D. from Pace University. 6 He resided in North Hempstead, New York as of 2020. 1

He has previously sought public office without success, running as a Libertarian for the Nassau County Legislature's 11th District in 2019—receiving 134 votes according to the Long Island Press—and for New York State Assembly District 16 in 2020. 111 There is no record in the reviewed sources of Tarnoff having held elected public office.

At a glance

Party
Libertarian
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Chair, Nassau County Libertarian Party
Website
blay.us(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 22
    filing
    Pre-general FEC finance report due for Tarnoff, covering activity through October 14

    As of the most recent profile update, Tarnoff's pre-general FEC report had not yet been filed. It was due October 22, 2026, and was set to cover campaign finance activity through October 14, 2026.

    Blay Tarnoff (L) — U.S. Representative, NY-04 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 25
    poll
    No public polls of NY-04 race found as of September 25, per Candidate Alerts

    Candidate Alerts reported that as of September 25, 2026, no public polls of the NY-04 race had been found. The absence of public polling does not rule out private polling.

    Blay Tarnoff (L) — U.S. Representative, NY-04 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 17
    filing
    Amended NY Board of Elections certification re-lists Tarnoff on Libertarian line for NY-04

    An amended certification from the New York State Board of Elections again listed Blay Tarnoff as the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House District 4.

    Blay Tarnoff (L) — U.S. Representative, NY-04 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 2
    filing
    Blay Tarnoff certified on Libertarian ballot line for NY-04 general election

    The New York State Board of Elections certified Tarnoff on the Libertarian line for U.S. House District 4, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.

    Blay Tarnoff (L) — U.S. Representative, NY-04 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jul 31
    filing
    FEC July Quarterly report filed: Tarnoff for Congress raised and spent $24,500 with no cash on hand

    Tarnoff's committee, Tarnoff for Congress (FEC ID C00955930), reported $24,500 raised and $24,500 spent through the June 30 reporting period, with no cash on hand and no debt. All contributions were from individuals; none came from PACs or from Tarnoff himself.

    Blay Tarnoff (L) — U.S. Representative, NY-04 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jul 11
    filing
    House Clerk notice filed indicating Tarnoff had not raised or spent more than $5,000

    A notice filed with the House Clerk stated that Blay Tarnoff had not yet raised or spent more than $5,000 for his campaign, meaning a full financial disclosure report was not required. No assets, income, or liabilities were reported on the notice.

    Blay Tarnoff (L) — U.S. Representative, NY-04 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Nassau County Libertarian Party organization
    Candidate profile describes Tarnoff as endorsed by the Nassau County Libertarian Party; no date stated. kyc.vote

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$25K
Spent
$25K
Cash on hand
$0

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY04237(opens in a new tab)

Sources 4

  1. [1] New York Congressional District 4(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for NY U.S. House, District 4 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  3. [3] Blay Tarnoff (L) — U.S. Representative, NY-04 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  4. [4] Blay Tarnoff(opens in a new tab) Jul 7, 2026
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