BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Polls have closed in New York State, and votes are being tallied by boards of elections across the state.
7 News will have live updates on election results on air and online as votes are counted.
Our Election Results page updates every five minutes with the latest data.
11:45 p.m. Republican Michael Kearns declared victory in his reelection bid over Democrat Melissa Hartman for Erie County Clerk.
11 p.m. Governor Kathy Hochul declared victory over Republican challenger Lee Zeldin via Twitter and later in a speech from New York City. Zeldin took the podium shortly after, but not to concede. Zeldin said he expected the gap between them to narrow as the night went on.
BREAKING: I’m deeply honored to be elected Governor of the State of New York. pic.twitter.com/74NRknL0XM
— Kathy Hochul (@KathyHochul) November 9, 2022
11 p.m. The Associated Press has declared Congressman Brian Higgins winner in the race for the 26th Congressional District. Higgins faced Republican challenger Steven Sams II in his reelection bid.
10:45 p.m. Republican Claudia Tenney has declared victory in the race for New York's 24th Congressional District. Tenney released a statement saying in part, "I sincerely thank the voters of New York's 24th Congressional District who have put their faith and trust in me. I also thank my opponent for running a spirited race." Tenney ran against Democrat Steven Holden.
10:20 p.m. As more results come in, Max Della Pia has conceded in the race for New York's 23rd Congressional District. Della Pia congratulated Nick Langworthy. Langworthy, a Republican, will represent part of Erie County and the Southern Tier in Congress.
“The effort was worth it” - Max Della Pia at democratic HQ, just congratulated @NickLangworthy in the race for NY’s 23rd congressional district pic.twitter.com/ofsXeEoaPk
— Michael Schwartz (@MSchwartzTV) November 9, 2022
10 p.m. With 35% of votes counted, Governor Kathy Hochul has a 32-point lead over challenger Lee Zeldin. Nick Langworthy leads by eight points over Max Della Pia in the race for New York's 23rd Congressional District. Shortly after polls closed, Langworthy gave a speech thanking supporters.
@NickLangworthy running for #NY23 already thanking supporters shortly after polls closed. Believes headed for a massive victory. @WKBW pic.twitter.com/phMkjAthkP
— Eileen Buckley (@eileenwkbw) November 9, 2022
9:10 p.m. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer wins reelection.
9 p.m. POLLS CLOSE - New York State's polling sites are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. during general elections. In Western New York, 7 News anchor Lia Lando spoke to several local voters as they left their polling sites.
