👤 About Richard Simmons
Richard Simmons is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in New York’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RICHARD AND FRIENDS, is registered in BROOKLYN, NY, with STORA, SKIBOKY SHAVAR listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Hakeem Jeffries.
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2026 candidate profile
Richard Simmons
Republican · Challenger
Running for: New York House District 08
FEC pending
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Biography
Richard Simmons is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in New York’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RICHARD AND FRIENDS, is registered in BROOKLYN, NY, with STORA, SKIBOKY SHAVAR listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Hakeem Jeffries.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6NY08154
OfficeNew York House District 08
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — New York District 08
Primary: Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026