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Claudia
Tenney

Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney serves New York's 24th Congressional District.

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endorsements
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Opponent Alissa J. Ellman D Compare race →

Background

Claudia Tenney is the Republican U.S. Representative for New York's 24th Congressional District, a seat she has held since 2023. She previously represented New York's 22nd Congressional District from 2017–2019 and again from 2021–2023, and served in the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2016. 16/)9

Before entering politics, Tenney worked as an attorney and small-business owner. She was a partner at the Utica-area law firm Groben, Gilroy, Oster, and Saunders, operated a private legal practice, and founded Tenney Media Group in 1997. She also served as co-owner and legal counsel to Mid-York Press, a commercial printing and manufacturing company. 3

Tenney earned a B.A. from Colgate University in 1983 and a J.D. from Taft College of Law at the University of Cincinnati in 1987. She was born in New Hartford, New York, and is currently listed by the House Clerk as residing in Canandaigua, New York. 6/)9

At a glance

Party
Republican / Conservative · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 24, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New York's 24th Congressional District
Website
claudiaforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 20
    debate
    Debate between Tenney and Democrat Alissa Ellman scheduled for October 20 on WROC

    WROC plans to host a debate between Tenney and her Democratic opponent Alissa Ellman at 7 p.m., with streaming on WSYR+. As of October 12, this event had not yet taken place.

    No debates scheduled for NY-21 as candidates disagree ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    endorsement
    Trump praises Tenney at Syracuse rally, listed among endorsed New York Republicans

    Local reporting noted Tenney among New York Republicans endorsed by Trump for 2026. At the Syracuse event, Trump said 'Claudia Tenney, who's great.' No specific date for the original endorsement was provided.

    Trump Syracuse visit draws attention across New York · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 25
    news
    Tenney hosts roundtable with New York sheriffs opposing state's limits on ICE cooperation

    Tenney held a roundtable with six sheriffs to oppose New York's Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, which her office says bars local agencies from entering 287(g) agreements with ICE. She said the law 'takes this decision away from locally elected law enforcement leaders.' Fifteen sheriffs had filed a federal lawsuit challenging the law on August 25.

    Congresswoman Tenney Hosts Statewide Sheriffs Roundtable to Discuss Hochul’s Ban on Local Cooperation with ICE · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 22
    news
    Tenney launches first NY-24 campaign ad, 'Us,' featuring Upstate voices

    Tenney's campaign announced its first television ad for the NY-24 race, set to run on broadcast, cable, streaming, and radio. The ad was framed around taxes, utility costs, families, farmers, and seniors.

    Tenney launches first NY-24 campaign ad featuring Upstate voices · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 18
    news
    Tenney and House Intelligence Chairman Crawford host counterintelligence event in Syracuse

    Tenney and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford hosted an event in Syracuse focused on counterintelligence threats attributed to the Chinese Communist Party, including in Upstate New York.

    Congresswoman Tenney and House Intelligence Chairman ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 15
    news
    House unanimously passes Tenney's End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

    The House unanimously passed Tenney's H.R. 9496, which would protect Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad from IRS penalties for missing tax deadlines while captive.

    Congresswoman Tenney’s End Tax Penalties on American Hostages ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Value in Electing Women (VIEW PAC) organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide candidate profile; date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide candidate profile; date not provided. The profile notes endorsements were received after the site's candidate deadline. ivoterguide.com
  • Maggie's List organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide candidate profile; date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide candidate profile; date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Huck PAC organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide candidate profile; date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide candidate profile; date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Yates County Republican Committee organization
    Endorsed Tenney for reelection; reported on September 21, 2026. fingerlakesdailynews.com · Sep 21, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump repeated his endorsement of Tenney in a second Truth Social post. trumpstruth.org · Aug 13, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump endorsed Tenney for reelection in a Truth Social post: 'Claudia Tenney has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.' trumpstruth.org · Jun 22, 2026
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Endorsed Tenney's campaign for the Republican nomination in NY-24 on June 17, 2026. animalwellnessaction.org · Jun 17, 2026
  • Niagara County Republican Committee organization
    Endorsed Tenney per a March 5, 2026 report. cnhi.com · Mar 5, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$2.76M
Spent
$1.75M
Cash on hand
$1.37M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NY22051(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Trump Syracuse visit draws attention across New York(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] No debates scheduled for NY-21 as candidates disagree ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  3. [3] Congresswoman Tenney Hosts Statewide Sheriffs Roundtable to Discuss Hochul’s Ban on Local Cooperation with ICE(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  4. [4] Tenney launches first NY-24 campaign ad featuring Upstate voices(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  5. [5] Yates County Republican Committee Announces 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  6. [6] Congresswoman Tenney and House Intelligence Chairman ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  7. [7] Congresswoman Tenney’s End Tax Penalties on American Hostages ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  8. [8] Claudia Tenney - US House, District 24(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
  9. [9] Tenney says energy costs, concerns over ‘communism' at top of voters' minds in NY-24 race(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  10. [10] Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Law Enforcement Plan to Support Police and Keep Communities Safe(opens in a new tab) Aug 21, 2026
  11. [11] Donald J. Trump: "Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is a ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  12. [12] Congresswoman Tenney Unveils 2026 America First Foreign ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  13. [13] Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Second Amendment ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  14. [14] June 17, 2026 The Honorable Claudia Tenney ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2026
  15. [15] Donald J. Trump: "Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is a Fantastic ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 22, 2026
  16. [16] Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan Rental ...(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
  17. [17] A PLAN FOR SECURING OUR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE(opens in a new tab) Mar 22, 2026
  18. [18] Niagara Democratic Committee backs 12 candidates for county ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
  19. [19] [PDF] 2025 | ANNUAL REPORT - Claudia Tenney - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Mar 2, 2026
  20. [20] Congresswoman Tenney Applauds the Passage of the SAVE ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
  21. [21] Issues - Claudia Tenney for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2020
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