Democrats Win New York Election Night Races
Kathy Hochul won re-election and the Associated Press declared Rep. John Mannion's victory in the 22nd Congressional District.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democrats won several New York election night races on Tuesday, including Governor Kathy Hochul's re-election over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman. Results began arriving shortly after polls closed at 9 p.m.
Why it matters
The results determine which candidates will hold statewide and congressional office in New York, shaping the state's political direction. Watch parties across the state reflected the party's momentum on election night.
Polls closed at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and the Associated Press called Rep. John Mannion's re-election in the 22nd Congressional District. Vote margins and certified totals were not included in the available reporting.
The players
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul is the Democratic governor of New York who won re-election on Tuesday against Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.
John Mannion
John Mannion is the U.S. Representative for New York's 22nd Congressional District, a Democrat whose re-election was declared by the Associated Press.
Sharon Owens
Sharon Owens is the mayor of Syracuse, who attended the Democratic watch party though she is not on the ballot this year.
The details
At the Onondaga County Democratic Committee's Election Night watch party at The Mizpah in downtown Syracuse, nearly 300 people gathered as results came in. Winning candidates, including State Senators Rachel May and Chris Ryan and Maurice Brown, gave onstage speeches declaring themselves winners.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Polls close at 9 p.m. and results begin arriving.
Political Context
Democratic officials and supporters gathered at a Syracuse watch party while the party's candidates claimed statewide and district wins. The extraction does not include opposition or counter-arguments from Republican officials.
New York voters now know which candidates have won their races, including the governor and the 22nd Congressional District seat. Final certified results will confirm the outcomes after official counts are complete.
The takeaway
Election night results can shift as counts continue, so readers should check official certified totals for final outcomes.
Further reading
Follow the latest results in the Elections section for more on New York's races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Central Current.
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