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A chaotic redistricting process was intended to help Democrats. But Republicans made significant gains.

Polls close in the state at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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.

Kenny Vance’s home in the Rockaways was damaged by the hurricane 10 years ago. But he was able to save some precious footage.

The winner of the race will fill the seat being vacated by four-term Republican incumbent Lee Zeldin, who is running for New York governor.

Redistricting created several highly competitive seats in New York.

The state has become a bellwether for both parties, with significant congressional seats in play and an increasingly close governor’s race.

Nick LaLota previously worked as a budget officer in Amityville, pushing the local police union to cut cops’ salaries by reopening its contract, and Assemblyman Michael Lawler (R-Pearl River) voted against a budget bill in 2021 that included $10 million for crime reduction efforts. Both explain their rationale.

All eyes are now on the Empire State, as Republicans only need to pick up a net of five seats nationwide to retake the House — meaning a New York sweep on its own would be enough for a GOP triumph.

New York’s leading campaign advisers, pollsters and fundraisers.