New York’s eight competitive congressional midterms are especially important on a national level this year, as the Republican Party only needs to expand their ranks in the House by five members in order to wrestle control of the chamber away from the Democrats, who are currently in the majority.
Voting concludes Tuesday in the New York midterm elections for governor, U.S. Senate and Congress. Local races could also determine control over the state Legislature. Voters have a statewide ballot question to invest over $4 billion in the environment, as well as several local ballot referendums on Long Island. Because of an influx of absentee ballots, results are expected in hours or days after Election Day.