Mohawk Valley Voters Decide Key Congressional Races
Polls are open across the Mohawk Valley on November 3, 2026, with several congressional, sheriff, Assembly and gubernatorial contests on the ballot.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Voters in the Mohawk Valley are casting ballots on November 3, 2026, in several key races, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The contests include New York's 21st and 22nd Congressional Districts, the Oneida County sheriff's race, the 119th Assembly District and the governor's race.
Why it matters
The results will determine who represents the region in Congress, the Assembly and county law enforcement, and will shape statewide leadership in New York. Late campaign events, including a Vice President rally in Rome, underscore how closely the races are being contested.
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. on November 3, 2026, with the 22nd Congressional District covering Syracuse and Utica and including all of Madison and Onondaga counties. Vote totals and results have not yet been reported.
The players
JD Vance
The Vice President of the United States, who rallied support for congressional candidates in Rome ahead of the election.
Kathy Hochul
The incumbent Democratic governor of New York, who is running for re-election against Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Bruce Blakeman
The Republican challenger seeking to unseat incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul in the New York gubernatorial race.
John Mannion
The incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative seeking re-election in New York's 22nd Congressional District.
The details
Republican Anthony Constantino is seeking New York's 21st Congressional District seat, while incumbent Democrat John Mannion faces Republican challenger Kailee Buller in the 22nd District. In the 119th Assembly District, Democrat Jon Lipe and Republican Michael Gentile are running, as Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon is not seeking re-election. Vice President JD Vance rallied support for congressional candidates at Griffiss International Airport in Rome on Monday, and Democrat Blake Gendebien held a last-minute event at Fort Stanwix over the weekend.
Timeline
Weekend before Election Day: Gendebien held a last-minute event at Fort Stanwix in Rome.
Monday before Election Day: Vice President JD Vance rallied support at Griffiss International Airport.
November 3, 2026, 6 a.m.: Polls opened across the Mohawk Valley.
November 3, 2026, 9 p.m.: Polls scheduled to close.
Political Context
The contests are being fought within New York's 21st and 22nd Congressional Districts as currently drawn for the 2026 midterms. The 22nd District's coverage of Syracuse, Utica, Madison County and Onondaga County ties these local races to a broader regional contest for the House seat.
Voters in the Mohawk Valley will determine who represents them in Congress, the Assembly and county sheriff's office, and who leads New York as governor. Residents should confirm their polling place hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. before heading to vote.
The takeaway
Local races often hinge on turnout in individual districts, so each vote carries weight in determining the regional outcome. Voters can check their polling locations before the 9 p.m. closing time.
Further reading
For additional context on the statewide contests, see Elections coverage across New York.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKTV NewsChannel2.
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