New York Voters Cast Ballots in 2026 Midterm Elections

Voters across New York participated in the 2026 midterm elections on November 4, with significant activity in both the 21st Congressional District and Monroe County. In the 21st District, Anthony Constantino and Blake Gendebien competed to replace outgoing Republican Representative Elise Stefanik. Election officials noted that early voting exceeded 2022 midterm levels, while Essex County saw early in-person turnout of 3,460 ballots, surpassing the 2024 presidential cycle.

Local contests also drew high engagement, including a supervisor race in Wilmington between incumbent Tim Follos and challenger Cliff Holzer II. To manage crowds, the town of North Elba relocated its district 2 polling site to Clermont Hall at North Country Community College.

In Monroe County, party officials gathered at separate headquarters to await results. At the Republican headquarters, Secretary Phyllis Wickerham stated that success for the party involves reclaiming town supervisor seats lost the previous year. Candidates Virginia McIntyre and Orlando Rivera also attended the gathering. Simultaneously, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Democratic Chairman Stephen DeVay emphasized the importance of community-focused governing partners and praised the passion of the electorate reflected in the high voter turnout.