Featured News
Courtesy The Ballot Brief
Republican Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino declared victory in New York’s 21st Congressional District, holding a more than 2-point lead.
Allison Robbert
/
AP
Midterm Election Coverage 2026
Midterm Election Results 2026
Albany County voters approve ballot initiative to replace coroners with medical examiner
Albany County will now replace its elected, part-time coroners with an appointed medical examiner. Voters also approved a procedure for removing Albany County legislators.
Democrat Rogerson on brink of unseating Tedisco, longtime GOP leader in New York Legislature
While results from the New York State Board of Elections were unofficial Tuesday night, Democrat Sarah Rogerson led state Sen. Jim Tedisco by 5,404 votes, as of 2:32 a.m., with one election district still to report results.
New York U.S. Rep. Tonko wins reelection in 20th Congressional District
Congressman Paul Tonko won reelection to a 10th term in the House of Representatives. The Capital Region Democrat's reelection comes as Democrats won majorities in Congress
New York Attorney General James wins reelection to third term
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was first elected to the office in 2018, defeated Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor from New York City.
Vermont Democrat Gray elected as lieutenant governor
The Vermont executive chamber will once again be split after voters reelected Republican Gov. Phil Scott and elected Democrat Molly Gray as lieutenant governor.
Massachusetts voters retain legal pot, gun control measures
Massachusetts voters made decisions on nine ballot questions Tuesday.
New Paltz town, village voters reject ballot measure to consolidate municipalities
A ballot measure to consolidate the town and village of New Paltz was defeated Tuesday. Village residents opposed the measure 59% to 40%, according to unofficial results. Town residents opposed consolidation 64% to 35%.
New York U.S. Rep. Ryan reelected in 18th Congressional District
Incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan comfortably won reelection in New York’s 18th Congressional District Tuesday, fending off Republican challenger Jackie Auringer.
New York Comptroller DiNapoli wins reelection
The Democrat declared victory Tuesday night, with more than half of the districts reporting results in New York, defeating Republican opponent Joe Hernandez.
WAMC Programs
End your day with WAMC's Evening Newscast. Throughout the day, WAMC brings you the latest headlines from across the region. Listen now to hear what's going on around the station's listening area.
New York Public Media
Frank Franklin II
/
The Associated Press
The Democratic governor won her second full term, easily defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Blakeman: Emyle Watkins, BTPM News
/
Hochul: Susan Watts, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul
Kenishirotie
/
Adobe Stock
-
A Chicago developer made a $10 million cash offer that the college accepted last week. The goal is to close in February 2027.
NPR News
Alex Brandon
/
AP
From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations.
Chip Somodevilla
/
Getty Images
Alex Wong
/
Getty Images
-
Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.
