In New York City, election news means candidate announcements, campaign developments, voting procedures and results. Reporting captures the mechanics of the democratic process as they unfold throughout the five boroughs.
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November 4, 2026
Republican Etan Harris Wins Brooklyn Judge SeatHarris won the 8th District Municipal Civil Court seat in South Brooklyn, the first Republican win over a Democrat there in 105 years.
November 4, 2026
Clarke Wins Re-election in NY-9Yvette D. Clarke secured another term in New York's 9th Congressional District as Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
November 4, 2026
Aber Kawas Wins New York State Senate SeatKawas becomes the first Palestinian American and Muslim woman elected to the New York State Legislature after winning Senate District 12 in Queens.
November 4, 2026
McCreight Defeats Brook-Krasny in Brooklyn Assembly RaceDemocrat Chris McCreight flips Assembly District 46 back from Republican control after four years.
November 4, 2026
Malliotakis Wins NY-11 Congressional RaceRepublican Nicole Malliotakis defeats Democrat Mike DeCillis to hold New York City's only GOP-held congressional district.
November 4, 2026
Lasher Wins Open New York 12th House SeatDemocrat Micah Lasher captured the Manhattan-based seat vacated by longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler, defeating Republican Caroline Shinkle.
November 2, 2026
Three NYC Progressives to Win Congressional RacesClaire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier are projected to win their midterm races after defeating incumbents in June primaries.
November 2, 2026
Hochul Stumps at Brooklyn Gay Bar Before ElectionGovernor Kathy Hochul made a campaign stop at The Exley in Williamsburg on the final day of early voting.
October 31, 2026
Epicenter NYC Launches Election Information ChatbotNew Yorkers can access vetted voting information through a text and WhatsApp tool.
October 31, 2026
Brooklyn and Rockaway Voters to Decide Assembly RacesLegislative candidates face off in pivotal southern Brooklyn and Rockaway districts on November 3.
Reporting here centers on campaign finance disclosures, polling analysis, legislative updates and the certification of results. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever a race takes place. The density of municipal districts and the scale of the ballot present unique logistical hurdles for casting and counting every vote. Shifts in voter turnout and changes to municipal election rules drive the bulk of the coverage during any given cycle.
