New York / NY-07
New York District 7
Score
Irregularity score 62 IrregularLess compact than 65% of other congressional districts.
149th least compact of 429 nationally, 10th of 26 in New York.
A score describes shape, not intent. Coastlines, rivers and the Voting Rights Act can all make a district irregular. How scores work
The three measures
- Polsby-Popper
- 0.28at least as compact as 60% of districts on this measure
Area compared with perimeter. Low for jagged or snaking edges.
- Reock
- 0.40at least as compact as 25% of districts on this measure
Area compared with the smallest circle around the district, counting only land. Low for stretched shapes.
- Convex hull
- 0.70at least as compact as 29% of districts on this measure
Area compared with a rubber band stretched around the district, counting only land. Low for bites and tentacles.
Each measure runs from 0 to 1, where 1 is a perfect circle or a shape with no dents.
Who lives here
Most of this district's voting-age residents (63.2%) belong to minority groups. The largest are Hispanic or Latino (35.0%), Asian (14.9%) and Black (11.0%). The Voting Rights Act can require districts that keep a minority community together so it can elect candidates it prefers, and those districts can be irregular on purpose. A district like this isn't necessarily drawn for that reason, and the site doesn't know whether this one was. Figures are from the 2020 Census. How these are counted
Cities and towns
The largest places with people in this district, from the 2020 Census. A place split between districts shows how many of its residents live in this one.
- New York city776,773 of its 8,804,190 residents
2024 presidential vote
Shares of the votes for the two of them; other candidates are left out. New York used the same lines in 2024, so this is added up from precinct results. A precinct split between districts is divided by its House votes, so the figures are close estimates. Where the votes come from
U.S. House
Claire Valdez, Democrat
Elected November 3, 2026, takes office January 3, 2027.
Unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections, checked November 6, 2026. A race shows a winner once news decision desks have called it. Results become official when the state certifies them. Where this comes from
New York's senators
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Democrat
- Charles E. Schumer, Democrat
Senators are elected by the whole state, so district lines don't change who they are. Senators serving as of November 6, 2026. Senators elected in November 2026 take office January 3, 2027. Where this comes from
Where it sits in New York
- Very compact (0 to 19)
- Compact (20 to 39)
- Middle (40 to 59)
- Irregular (60 to 79)
- Very irregular (80 to 100)
The area outlined with dashes on the map, enlarged so its smaller districts can be seen.