Wednesday, November 4, 2026
According to unofficial results, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul won re-election over Republican Bruce Blakeman, securing another term as New York’s governor. She campaigned on lowering household costs, expanding affordable housing and child care, strengthening public safety and opposing President Donald Trump’s federal policies.
“To the people of New York, thank you once again for putting your trust in me. Serving as your governor has been the privilege of my lifetime,” she said.
Hochul addressed reporters in New York City on Tuesday night, saying she had spoken with Blakeman after he conceded and would continue working with him.
“I will always partner with him to deliver for the people of Nassau County,” she said. “Whenever Nassau County needs its governor, I will be there because the people we serve deserve no less.”
U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen won a second term in New York’s 4th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jeanine Driscoll. Gillen emphasized lowering costs for Long Island families, improving infrastructure and public safety, and working across party lines to secure federal resources for the district.
“Together, we are going to do what the American people send us to Washington to do,” Gillen said. “Which is lower costs, hold the powerful accountable and end this reckless war with Iran.”
Democrat Joe Scianablo unseated Republican John Ferretti as Town of Hempstead supervisor. A veteran, former New York City police officer and attorney, Scianablo campaigned on cutting waste, increasing transparency, improving infrastructure and addressing housing affordability while preserving neighborhood character.
“The voters decided that enough is enough,” Scianablo said. “They’re sick and tired of political favoritism, the lack of transparency and we’re going to bring a town government that’s worthy of the people that it represents.”
Democrat Joylette Williams defeated Republican incumbent Kate Murray for Town of Hempstead clerk. A Nassau Community College English professor, Williams emphasized modernizing town services, improving transparency in public records requests and ensuring residents across all communities have equal access to government services.
Republican state Sen. Steve Rhoads defeated Democrat Andrew Piddoubny for another term representing the 5th Senate District. His campaign focused on limiting state spending, cutting income taxes, strengthening public safety, reforming cashless bail policies and expanding educational benefits for volunteer first responders.
Republican Shannon Fredericks defeated Democrat John Brooks in the 14th Assembly District. A former Nassau County Republican conference regional coordinator, Fredericks emphasized affordability, reduced government spending and public safety.
Republican Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio defeated Democrat Michael Vanunu, winning re-election on a platform of tax restraint, constituent services, public safety, revitalizing vacant commercial properties and expanding affordable housing for young people, veterans and residents with disabilities.
