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.

NY ballot proposals explained

There are 4 ballot proposals up for a vote in the New York 2022 election. Here is an explanation of what you're voting on.

NY fitfully counts absentee ballots amid legal challenge

Republican election officials around New York refused to process absentee ballots amid a court challenge earlier this week, but then began opening and scanning the ballots after a warning from the state attorney general.

Election 2022: Early voting in New York and New Jersey

Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, but voters in New York and in New Jersey once again have the option to cast their ballots during an early voting period. Here is what you need to know about voting early.