ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s the countdown until Election Day on Tuesday. 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. Republicans are trying to hold onto their 219-214 majority in the House and 53-47 majority in the Senate, while the Democrats are trying to flip both.
There are two local House races to watch. In the 25th Congressional District — which covers Monroe County and part of Ontario County — Republican Virginia McIntyre is challenging incumbent Rep. Joe Morelle, a Democrat. In the 24th Congressional District, Democrat Alissa Ellman is challenging incumbent Rep. Claudia Tenney, a Republican. That district includes 14 counties, including all of Wayne, Livingston, Yates, Seneca, Orleans, Wyoming, and Genesee counties, along with parts of Ontario and Steuben counties.
Neither of New York State’s two senators is up for re-election this midterm election season. Senator Chuck Schumer was re-elected in 2022, and won’t be up for re-election until fall of 2028. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was re-elected in 2024, and won’t be up for re-election until fall of 2030. However, there are several Senate races that could determine the balance of power in Congress.
Senate races to watch for seats currently held by Democrats
Georgia, Michigan, and New Hampshire have become the most competitive Senate seats currently held by Democrats. Here’s what to know:
In Georgia, Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff is running for a second term against Republican Rep. Mike Collins. For Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are battling for the seat of retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters. In New Hampshire, Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas is battling against former Republican Congressman and Senator John Sununu. Pappas got the Democratic nomination after beating incumbent Senator Jeanne Shaheen in the primary.Senate races to watch for seats currently held by Republicans
Maine, North Carolina, Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas have become the most competitive Senate seats currently held by Republicans. Here’s what to know:
In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson is trying to take the seat of incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. Democrats initially nominated Graham Platner, but he withdrew his candidacy following sexual assault allegations. In North Carolina, former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are vying to replace the seat currently held by Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who chose not to seek a third term. In Alaska, there’s a three-way race between incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, and another Republican named Dan J. Sullivan. President Trump told his administration to file a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race over accusations that having two candidates with similar names intentionally confuses voters. In Iowa, Democratic state lawmaker Josh Turek and Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson are vying for the seat currently held by Senator Joni Ernst, who is retiring. In Ohio, former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is trying to return to Washington after losing his Senate seat in the election two years ago. Brown is running for Ohio’s other Senate seat, challenging Republican Senator Jon Husted, who was appointed in 2025 to the seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance. In Texas, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing off against Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico. Paxton secured the Republican nomination after defeating incumbent three-term Republican Senator John Cornyn.Key races to watch nationally in balance of House and Senate WHEC.com.
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