ELECTION RESULTS | Polls close in New York’s midterms, and the counting begins | amNewYork

Voting has kicked off in New York in the all-important midterm elections for control of the governor’s mansion, the state legislature and Congress.

Voting was strong in the Five Boroughs on Election Day after nine days of early voting, with totals exceeding 3 p.m. on November 8 in 2021. More than a million New Yorkers voted in important contests this year, led by a hot summer. The gubernatorial race between Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul and Republican congressman Lee Zeldin.

Recent polls have suggested that the race is much tougher than originally anticipated; Real Clear Politics estimated that on election day, Hochul had an average of 7 points lead in polls.

Two other statewide officials were also on the ballot: Democratic Attorney General Letitia James sought another four-year term in office against Republican Michael Henry, and State Controller Tom DiNapoli looked to face a challenge from Republican Paul Rodriguez.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer seeks his fifth term in the Senate. The Democratic stalwart is being challenged by Republican Joe Pinion.

All 26 congressional seats in New York State were also ready to be grabbed. New York City’s two major races to watch are in the 11th district, where new Republican congressman Nicole Mallotakis wants to hold her seat against Democrat, whom she defeated for office two years ago, to Max Rose.

Parts of eastern Queens also voted in the race for the Congressional Third District, where Democrat Robert Zimmerman and Republican George Santos seek to succeed incumbent Tom Suozzi on Capitol Hill.

Voters will also choose a representative of their assembly and state senate and fill a number of judicial seats. Voters also answered four ballot questions.

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Below is a rundown of all statewide races, the New York City congressional race, Manhattan state Senate and assembly races, and four ballot questions. The numbers will be updated from time to time as the state and city election boards make them available.

Note: Returns are statewide numbers for the governor, comptroller, attorney general, and US Senate races. Next to the names of the predicted winners called by other outlets such as The Associated Press and The New York Times. All vote totals are preliminary and subject to change.