Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul won re-election Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman and securing another term as New York’s governor.
Hochul campaigned on lowering household costs, expanding affordable housing and child care, strengthening public safety and opposing President Donald Trump’s policies.
“To the people of New York, thank you once again for putting your trust in me,” Hochul said. “Serving as your governor has been the privilege of my lifetime. This victory belongs to you.”
Hochul said she spoke with Blakeman after he conceded, pledging to work with him on Nassau County issues.
“Whenever Nassau County needs its governor, I will be there because the people we serve deserve no less,” she said.
Unofficial results showed Democratic gains across several key Long Island races, while Republicans retained some state and county seats.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen won re-election in the 4th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jeanine Driscoll. Gillen emphasized affordability, infrastructure and bipartisan cooperation.
“I promise each and every one of you that I will continue to work with anyone and stand up to anyone to make life better and bring down the costs for Nassau County,” Gillen said.
Democrat Joe Scianablo defeated Republican incumbent John Ferretti for Town of Hempstead supervisor. Scianablo campaigned on government transparency, fiscal responsibility and infrastructure improvements.
“This was how 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 clerk. Williams prioritized modernizing town services, transparency and equal access to government resources.
In the 9th State Senate District, Democrat Lisa Vider defeated Republican incumbent Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick. Vider focused on affordability, health care, state funding and combating antisemitism.
Democratic incumbent Siela Bynoe secured another term in the 6th State Senate District, defeating Republican Matt Capp. Her priorities included school funding, affordable housing, infrastructure and public safety.
Republican incumbent Ari Brown defeated Democrat Meir Fischer in the 20th Assembly District. Brown emphasized public safety, combating antisemitism, affordability and responsible development.
Republican Shannon Fredericks defeated Democrat John Brooks in the 14th Assembly District. Fredericks campaigned on reducing government spending, lowering household costs and strengthening public safety.
In Nassau County legislative races, Republican incumbent Patrick Mullaney defeated Democrat Mike Pentola in District 4. Mullaney prioritized local businesses, responsible development and community engagement.
Republican incumbent Howard Kopel retained his District 7 seat, defeating Democrat Douglas Segan. Kopel emphasized public safety, manageable property taxes, combating antisemitism and preventing overdevelopment.
