Sen. Chuck Schumer reelected in New York

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected to a fifth term, easily defeating a little-known Republican political commentator. Schumer is the Senate majority leader and will keep that post only if the Democrats retain control of the chamber after Tuesday's election.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal wins 3rd term in Connecticut

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has won a third term in office, fending off a challenge from first-time candidate Leora Levy, a Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Why a stark gender gap in politics persists

Research shows a stark gender gap in the politicians who represent not only the United States but also New York. Less than a third of New York's state senators are women, despite making up a slight majority of the population. The group VoteRunLead seeks to train more women to run for office.