New York voters decide governor and congressional races on Election Day 2026
New Yorkers cast ballots Tuesday in a high-stakes midterm featuring governor, Congress, and state legislative contests.
KEY POINTS
- Polls opened at 6 a.m. and closed at 9 p.m. on Election Day
- Kathy Hochul faces Bruce Blakeman in the governor’s race
- Thomas DiNapoli and Letitia James seek reelection statewide
- Tom Suozzi and Mike LiPetri meet again in the third congressional district
- Early voting ran from October 24 through November 1
Voters across New York went to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for a closely watched midterm Election Day. Polling places opened at 6 a.m. and remained open until 9 p.m. at select locations.
The gubernatorial race tops the ballot, with Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul seeking a second full term against Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Hochul’s running mate is former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, while Blakeman’s running mate is Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood.
“Blakeman’s policies have followed those of President Donald Trump.”
Other statewide contests include the race for state comptroller, where four-term Democrat Thomas DiNapoli faces Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez. Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a third term against Republican Saritha Komatireddy.
Congressional races also draw attention, including a rematch in New York’s third district between Democratic incumbent Tom Suozzi and Republican Mike LiPetri. Nassau County covers parts of the second, third, and fourth congressional districts.
Early voting began on Saturday, October 24, and ran through Sunday, November 1, as millions cast ballots ahead of Election Day. State officials moved local races from odd to even years to increase turnout.
Results from the election will determine control of the governor’s office, several congressional seats, and state legislative districts across Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties.
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