Democrat Sam Sutton won a special election in New York for state Senate in a district President Donald Trump won by a vast margin in the 2024 election. Sutton defeated Republican Nachman Caller, an attorney who previously ran for state Assembly.

A Siena College poll reveals Rep. Elise Stefanik as the leading Republican contender for New York governor, while Gov. Kathy Hochul's re-election support declines.

Democrat Sam Sutton has won a special election for a New York state Senate seat, repelling Republican efforts to flip the conservative-leaning district, according to Decision Desk HQ projections.

On the Democratic ticket, Chris Ferro garnered 14,890 votes, and Paul W. Minnich received 14,402 votes. On the Republican ticket, Minnich received 21,120 votes and Ferro garnered 19,734 votes. The results are unofficial.

Across the state of New York, polls opened this week for voters to decide on their local school budgets and school board elections.

Long Island officials blasted the state’s new election law that are expected to reshape local campaigns — and benefit downballot Democrats.

A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.