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The Associated Press immediately declared New York Gov. Kathy Hochul the winner Tuesday in her reelection bid. The Democrat defeated Republican Bruce Blakeman.
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Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Neal wins reelection to 20th term
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal of the 1st Massachusetts District fended off a challenge from progressive candidate Jeromie Whalen in September's party primary before beating independent candidate Nadia Milleron in the general.
Albany voters weigh in on immigration, economy
People headed to the polls to cast their vote for the gubernatorial election today. WAMC visited some of these poll sites across the city of Albany to learn more about what was on top of voter's minds.
Breaking down the race for NY-17
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls today. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th congressional district in the Lower Hudson Valley.
A Vermont ballot breakdown with WAMC's Pat Bradley
In Vermont, voters are electing the entire legislature and the five constitutional offices, including governor and lieutenant governor. There are also two state constitutional amendments on the ballot. WAMC Northeast Notebook Producer Molly Anderson spoke with WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley to help break down the ballot.
New York set to be central to election night after heated cycle
Election Day voting is in full swing across the country and plenty of eyes will be on New York. From a contentious governor's race to a Hudson Valley congressional district that could determine the balance of power in Congress, the state's elections are filled with intrigue. WAMC's David Guistina broke down some Election Day storylines with New York Focus's Alex Arriaga. They began with reports of voting machine issues in Westchester County, which have been linked to errors reading the barcodes on ballots in 45 of 46 municipalities. The county is working to reprogram the machines.
NY-21 race expected to be tight after years of Republican control
The race for New York's 21st Congressional District in the state's North Country has tightened this cycle, threatening to flip the long Republican-held seat blue. WAMC Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Aaron Shellow-Lavine joined Ray Graf on Midday Magazine to break down the race so far.
Middlebury professor breaks down state election cycle winds to close
Voters in Vermont are choosing all members of the Vermont Legislature and all five constitutional offices, including the governor and lieutenant governor.
Westchester County working to address voting machine issues
The Westchester County Board of Elections says issues with voting machines accepting paper ballots at polling sites throughout the county resulted from a barcode error.
Conley focused on reining in ICE, data centers, cost of living if elected to Congress
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th Congressional District in the lower Hudson Valley.

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The Democratic governor won her second full term, easily defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump administration.