LIVE BLOG: Long Island Election Day Blog, Gov. Hochul wins reelection
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Nick LaLota declares victory in NY-1 race during Election Night speech
Nov. 3, 11:25 p.m.
Nick LaLota declares victory in NY-1 race during Election Night speech. The Associated Press has not yet called the race.
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Hochul takes stage after AP declares victory in governor's race
Nov. 3, 10:50 p.m.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took the stage at her election night watch party after the Associated Press declared her the winner of New York's gubernatorial race. Hochul was joined by her husband and granddaughter as she addressed supporters.
She posted on Facebook saying, "And tomorrow, I’ll get up and go right back to work."
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Attorney General Letitia James claims victory in Election Night speech
Nov. 3, 10:25 p.m.
Democratic incumbent Letitia James declares victory in NY attorney general race.
Bruce Blakeman concedes defeat in governor's race
Nov. 3, 10:22 p.m.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has conceded. He says in a speech on Election Night that he spoke to Hochul on the phone.
News 12's Joe Arena is at the watch party waiting for Blakeman to begin speaking.
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli claims victory in a statement
Nov. 3, 10:11 p.m.
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli declared victory Tuesday night in a statement, thanking supporters and public employees after holding a lead in the race. The Associated Press had not called the contest as of Tuesday night.
His full statement:
"Tonight's victory is not just a personal victory for me. It's also a recognition of the outstanding efforts of the 3,000 dedicated professionals of the State Comptroller's office who do a great job on behalf of the people of New York. And it is a victory for the hard-working public employees, including our first responders, and our retirees who understand the importance of a secure pension. I thank all those who supported me with their votes, their endorsements, and their volunteer efforts, especially my friends in Labor, who powered tonight's great victory. The campaign is over but the work continues. I look forward to serving all the people of New York as your State Comptroller for the next four years."
Court-supervised ballot count agreed to in Westchester following countywide voting machine ballot issue
Nov. 3, 9:51 p.m.
News 12's Tara Rosenblum reports that Democrats and Republicans have agreed to a court-supervised process to secure and count unscanned ballots tied to Election Day voting machine failures in Westchester County. Police will collect the ballots from polling sites across the county and transport them to the Board of Elections in Ardsley for counting.
Blakeman greeted with cheers at election night watch party
Nov. 3, 9:45 p.m.
Supporters erupted in cheers as Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman arrived at his campaign's election night watch party while votes continued to be counted.
Hochul wins reelection as New York governor
Nov. 3, 9 p.m.
Gov. Kathy Hochul wins reelection, earning another four years as New York's governor, according to the Associated Press. News 12's Kevin Vesey reports live as celebrations erupt at her Midtown Manhattan headquarters.
Video from News 12's Daniella Rodriguez at the Nassau Democratic Committee's election night watch party captures supporters reacting after Gov. Kathy Hochul's victory was projected.
News 12's Tara Rosenblum shared a post on X of a watch party erupting in cheers the moment they heard the race being called.
Rosenblum also shared a post on Instagram sharing reaction from inside Hochul's headquarters.
VOTE 2026 - LONG ISLAND ELECTION RESULTS
Nov. 3, 8:50 p.m.
Click here to see complete results for Long Island races.
News 12's Kevin Vesey has a preview for election night at Gov. Hochul's headquarters
Nov. 3, 6:28 p.m.
Here is his latest Instagram reel.
The stakes are high on Election Day in Nassau County, where all three town supervisor races are on the ballot.
Nov. 3, 5:54 p.m.
Voters will also decide on all 19 county legislator seats, where Republicans are hoping to retain the balance of power.
News 12's Cecilia Dowd has more details from East Meadow.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and his team are anxiously awaiting the results of Election Day at The Lannin in East Meadow.
Nov. 3, 5:53 p.m.
News 12's Joe Arena has more from the scene.
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All eyes are on the top race in New York state as Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul battle it out for governor.
Nov. 3, 5:52 p.m.
News 12's Kevin Vesey is in Manhattan where Gov. Hochul and her team will be watching things unfold.
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News 12's Julia Rosier is with Suffolk Democratic Committee spokesperson Keith Davies on the excitement around the early voting numbers
Nov. 3, 5:17 p.m.
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Suffolk GOP eyes key congressional, state legislative wins
Nov. 3, 5:14 p.m.
By Logan Crawford
Stereo Garden in Patchogue is the election headquarters for the Suffolk County Republican Party, where supporters will watch election results and rally behind GOP candidates in several closely watched races.
With polls still open, party faithful gathered at Republican election headquarters in Patchogue, where organizers expected the crowd to grow significantly as voting wrapped up and results began to come in.
Republicans are closely watching the reelection bids of U.S. Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino, both incumbents seeking another two-year term in Congress. Party leaders are also focused on expanding Republican representation in the New York State Legislature.
Suffolk GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia said one of the party’s top priorities is to “break the veto-proof majorities that Democrats currently have” in Albany.
Republicans at the event said they are campaigning on issues including lowering taxes, reducing utility costs, strengthening the economy and improving public safety.
Garcia also expressed confidence in Republican turnout throughout Election Day and encouraged anyone who had not yet voted to head to the polls before they closed.
“There’s about a few hours left to vote,” Garcia said. “My suggestion is you go to your local polling place. The machines are easy and if you really want lower taxes, safer neighborhoods, more open spaces and cleaner water, you vote for Republicans.”
The Suffolk GOP planned to closely monitor results throughout the evening, with party leaders and candidates expected to address supporters as returns come in from across Long Island and New York state.
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News 12's Daniella Rodriguez spoke with Nassau & NYS Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs to discuss Election Day expectations
Nov. 3, 5:05 p.m.
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News 12's Natalie Hernandez is in the Election Center with a preview of what to expect during Election Day 2026
Nov. 3, 5:00 p.m.
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News 12's Kevin Vesey is in Midtown Manhattan at Gov. Hochul's headquarters
Nov. 3, 3:30 p.m.
Here his latest Instagram story.
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Long Island candidates make final pitches for voters on Election Day
Nov. 3, 7:50 a.m.
A number of officials join News 12 to make their final pitches as voters head to the polls:
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D)
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Mike LiPetri (R)
Rep. Nick LaLota (R)
Chris Gallant (D)
Rep. Laura Gillen (D)
Long Islanders heading to the polls on Midterm Election Day
Nov. 3, 7:28 a.m.
By Jonathan Gordon
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Months of campaigning for positions up and down the ballot come to an end today as New Yorkers cast their ballots for the 2026 Midterm Election.
There are plenty of races on Long Island including all four Congressional seats, every seat on both the Nassau and Suffolk County legislatures, five town supervisor jobs including all three in Nassau, Suffolk County clerk and comptroller.
Every New Yorker will also weigh in on three statewide races for governor, attorney general and comptroller.
For the second cycle in a row, incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking to win over a Long Island Republican.
Hochul has had an advantage in nearly every poll against challenger Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in the lead-up to Election Day, but Blakeman has to look no further than 2022, when then-Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin came within six points of victory.
Zeldin carried both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. That's momentum Blakeman is hoping to build on.
Blakeman is scheduled to cast his vote at Atlantic Beach Village Hall this morning.
Hochul cast her ballot early on Oct. 24 in her hometown of Buffalo.
A Gallup Poll released last week found that the economy, healthcare and the situation in Iran are among the top issues on voters' minds as they head to the polls today.
Link: Voter Guide 2026: Long Island election voting guide
Link: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York on Election Day
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