ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Election Day has arrived. It’s your last chance to cast your ballot in the race for Congress, New York governor, and other key state or local races. Already, nearly 55 million Americans have cast their ballots through early voting or by mail, including over 95,000 in Monroe County.
This year, all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are up for grabs. Neither Senator Chuck Schumer nor Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is up for reelection this year. However, there are two local House races to watch. News10NBC is your election headquarters. Here are the races we’re tracking around the state:
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This year’s Governor’s race
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat who has served as governor since 2021, is being challenged by Republican Bruce Blakeman, who has served as Nassau County Executive since 2021. Both candidates have been in the Rochester area several times recently. Blakeman visited Rochester to speak about his campaign promise of “cutting utility rates in half.” He also sat down with News10NBC’s Lynette Adams to talk about his campaign stances on Rochester in Focus.
Hochul visited Rochester to speak about the state’s utility rebate check program to counter energy costs. The state is working to mail checks for up to $200 to around 8.2 million households. News10NBC’s Jennifer Lewke also pressed the governor on the high ticket prices at the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, which $600 million in state taxpayer money contributed to.
24th Congressional District
In the 24th Congressional District, Alissa Ellman is challenging incumbent Rep. Claudia Tenney. The district includes 14 counties, including all of Wayne, Livingston, Yates, Seneca, Orleans, Wyoming, and Genesee counties, along with parts of Ontario and Steuben counties. Tenney, a Republican, has represented the 24th District since 2023 and represented the 22nd District before then. Ellman, a Democrat, is a combat veteran who said she became interested in running for Congress after being laid off from her role at the Department of Veterans Affairs under DOGE. See both candidates’ pitches:
25th Congressional District
In the 25th Congressional District, which covers Monroe County and part of Ontario County, Virginia McIntyre is challenging incumbent Rep. Joe Morelle. Morelle, a Democrat, has served in Congress since 2018. He took the seat in a special election after the death of Rep. Louise Slaughter. McIntyre, a Republican, has served on the Monroe County Legislature since 2024. See both candidates’ pitches:
Attorney general and comptroller race
In the NY Attorney General’s race, incumbent Letitia James, a Democrat who has held the role since 2019, is being challenged by Republican Saritha Komatireddy. She’s a former prosecutor and national security expert who teaches at Columbia Law School.
In the NY Comptroller’s race, incumbent Thomas DiNapoli, who has held the role since 2007, is being challenged by Republican Joseph Hernandez. He’s an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and biotechnology leader.
Local New York State Assembly races
In the 130th Assembly District, which covers all of Wayne County and Webster, Republican George Dobbins and Democrat Carl Fitzsimmons are vying for the seat. Current Assemblyman Brian Manktelow decided that he would not seek re-election.
In the 134th Assembly District, which covers Greece, Ogden, Parma, Hilton, and Spencerport, incumbent Republican Josh Jensen is trying to hold onto his seat. He’s being challenged by Democrat Kurt VanWuyckhuyse.
In the 135th district, which covers Penfield, East Rochester, Perinton, Pittsford, Mendon, East Rochester, Fairport, and Honeoye Falls, incumbent Democrat Jen Lunsford is trying to hold onto her seat. She’s being challenged by Republican Kalinda Washington.
In the 136th Assembly District, which covers Brighton, Irondequoit, and parts of Rochester, incumbent Democrat Sarah Clark is trying to hold onto her seat. She’s being challenged by Republican Clianda Florence.
In the 137th Assembly District, which covers Rochester’s northeast side and the west side, along with Gates, incumbent Democrat Demond Meeks is trying to hold onto his seat. He’s being challenged by Monroe County Legislature Vice President Mercedes Vazquez Simmons, whom he defeated in the Democratic primary. Simmons is running as an independent candidate under the “Mercedes Simmons Cares Party.” Meeks is also being challenged by Republican Dave Ferris.
In the 138th Assembly District, which covers Henrietta, Chili, Riga, and several Rochester neighborhoods on the east side, incumbent Democrat Harry Bronson is trying to hold onto his seat. He’s being challenged by Republican Tracy DiFlorio.
Local New York State Senate races
In the 54th Senate District, which covers Ontario, Wayne, and Livingston counties, along with parts of Monroe County’s west side, incumbent Republican Pamela Helming is trying to hold onto her seat. She’s being challenged by Democrat Michael Mills.
In the 55th Senate District, which covers Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Perinton, Fairport, Pittsford, East Rochester, and part of the city, incumbent Democrat Samra Brouk is trying to hold onto her seat. She’s being challenged by Republican Chris Brown.
In the 56th Senate District, which covers Brighton, Gates, Greece, and Henrietta, and multiple City of Rochester neighborhoods, Senator Jeremy Cooney is trying to hold onto his seat. He’s being challenged by Republican Orlando Rivera.
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