New York has elected its first female governor, with Gov. Kathy Hochul winning a full term, defeating Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin in what was a closer race than many had expected.

Democratic candidate Kathleen Newcomb lost despite receiving Harder’s endorsement.

Ithaca’s acting mayor Laura Lewis, a Democrat, won Tuesday’s election. She will serve out the final year of former Mayor Svante Myrick’s term.

WSKG reporters are in Binghamton and Ithaca covering the region's biggest races.

“This has always been a must-win race for us.”

Tuesday's midterm elections will determine whether Democrats retain control of the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Democrats are also defending control of the New York governor's mansion and both houses of the state Legislature.

Tuesday is Election Day, and it brings to an end the surprisingly close and hard-fought race for governor of New York between Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin.

While Shapiro has run a ‘textbook’ campaign, Mastriano has largely avoided media inquiries.

The 19th Congressional District continues to shape up to be one of the most competitive House races in the country this year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and her challenger, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin, locked in a close race, kept up frenzied campaign schedules over the weekend, with just one full day left before Election Day.