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Kenneth Schaeffer

Working FamiliesFirst-time candidate

Kenneth Schaeffer ran for U.S. House New York District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Kenneth Schaeffer (Working Families Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 15th Congressional District. Schaeffer did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2020.

Schaeffer (Working Families Party) also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 16th Congressional District. Schaeffer did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2020.

Schaeffer (Working Families Party) also ran for election for judge of the New York Supreme Court 11th Judicial District. Schaeffer lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Previously, Schaeffer was a 2016 Working Families Party candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of New York.[1] He was also a candidate for the Supreme Court 8th Judicial District in New York.[2] Schaeffer was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Campaign themes

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On the 2026 ballot

Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Kenneth Schaeffer — U.S. House New York District 15 candidate, 2026 | True Vote