Election Results
Summary
Democratic Socialists of America are poised to sweep at least six Albany primary seats, which is about to completely flip the script at City Hall. Get ready for some major political fireworks as this progressive wave shakes up the usual local power dynamics.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 11
Impact analysis
While no direct tax hikes are locked in yet, expect City Hall to push for some serious spending shifts toward public services and community programs.
Progressive residents and community groups pushing for big changes at City Hall finally get a powerful voice in local government.
Established political insiders and traditional party leadership who are used to running the show without much pushback.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Progressive gains in Albany spell trouble for landlords after Election Day
Progressive gains in Albany spell trouble for landlords after Election Day The Real Deal
Historic Democratic majority brings new challenges in Albany
Historic Democratic majority brings new challenges in Albany Spectrum News NY1
Leah Halton-Pope heads to Albany after uncontested election, raising questions about how she got on the ballot
Leah Halton-Pope heads to Albany after uncontested election, raising questions about how she got on the ballot Spectrum News
NY counties begin election certification process
All 62 counties across New York State are in the early stages of certifying Tuesday's election, a process that must be completed by the State Board of Elections no later than Dec. 9.
43th Senate District: Ashby, Lander race too close to call, recount possible
The race for the 43rd Senate District is currently too close to call, as absentee ballots continue to come in. Republican State Sen. Jake Ashby currently leads Democratic challenger Devin Lander by 177 votes. Ashby has 60,016 compared with 59,839 for...
New faces representing New York in the New Year
Preliminary results from the 2026 elections show Governor Kathy Hochul securing a significant lead while various shifts occur across New York's State Legislature and congressional delegations.
John McDonald wins reelection in New York's 108th Assembly District
The Associated Press has declared Democrat John McDonald III the winner of the 2026 race for New York's 108th Assembly District.
Pat Fahy wins reelection in New York's 46th Senate District
The Associated Press has declared Democrat Patricia Fahy the winner of the 2026 race for New York's 46th Senate District.
Top issues on Albany voters’ minds
There's only a few hours left to cast your vote for election day. NewsChannel 13's Ally Hoy was at the Tony Clement Center for Education Election Day interviewing some voters and what issues compelled them to show up to vote. The post Top issues on A...
Record number of early votes cast in Albany County
Democratic Commissioner of the Albany County Board of Elections Alison McLean Lane said a record number of more than 40,000 voters in Albany County cast their ballots early for the midterm election.
Early voting begins Saturday as Albany County prepares for busy election
State officials are reminding New Yorkers of their voting options and rights ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The post Early voting begins Saturday as Albany County prepares for busy election appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
NY Primary Results: DSA Set to Pick Up 6+ Seats in Albany
NY Primary Results: DSA Set to Pick Up 6+ Seats in Albany New York Focus
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