Election day in New York followed trends nationwide, and Democratic candidates fared well. All statewide offices were on the ballot, along with every member of the legislature. Governor Kathy Hochul won reelection by close to twenty points, as did Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
In the legislature, the Democrats grew their majorities in both houses. Some races have not been finalized yet, but it looks like the majority in the Assembly increased from 103-47 to 111-39. In the Senate, the Democrats regained their veto-proof majority by flipping several Republican districts across the state. If current results stand, they will hold a 47-16 majority in 2027.
New Yorkers also voted for all twenty-six of the State’s House of Representatives seats. Several of New York’s congressional races drew attention nationwide given the close margins in the House. In one of the most closely watched races, Democrat Cait Conley defeated incumbent Republican Michael Lawler in the 17th Congressional District. In the open 21st Congressional District, it appears that Republican Anthony Constantino narrowly defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien. In the other Congressional races in New York, incumbents maintained their seats.
The county boards of election will continue to count absentee ballots, so the final results should be certified in the coming weeks. We will continue to monitor the 2026 General Election results and send updates with any important information. As always, if you have any questions about specific races, please let us know.
