Local, state election results release after polls close
Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor
As local and state election results come in, The Daily Orange tracks what voters need to know as races are decided.
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UPDATE: This story was updated at 1:10 a.m. on November 7, 2024.
In-person voting for the 2024 United States general elections closed across New York State at 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Onondaga County Board of Elections released its unofficial election participation numbers in an X post one hour later. Approximately 119,000 people voted in the county on Election Day, while almost 78,000 cast their ballots early and 34,000 voted by mail.
The state has since finalized its election results after all ballots have been counted.
The Daily Orange has compiled the results of several state, county and city elections from the general election.
National
PRESIDENT
Former President Donald Trump (REP) won the 2024 United States presidential election, the Associated Press declared at 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday. After winning 10 electoral votes from the state of Wisconsin, the former president surpassed the 270 electoral vote benchmark needed to win, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris (DEM).
Harris conceded to Trump in an afternoon speech Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University. Harris emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition of power and promised to continue fighting for America.
Harris was awarded New York state’s 28 electoral votes, the AP declared at 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES — New York 22nd congressional district
John Mannion is the winner of the NY-22 Congressional District race, defeating incumbent Brandon Williams with 54.1% of the votes, according to The New York Times. Over 95% of votes have been reported.
The race for the NY-22 seat garnered national attention as it had the potential to flip the House of Representatives in Democrats’ favor. As of 1:10 a.m. Thursday, Republicans hold 205 seats with 218 needed for control, according to NYT. Democrats hold 190.
SENATE — NEW YORK
Incumbent New York Senator Kristen Gillibrand (DEM) was reelected to her seat in the United States Senate after earning over 58% of New York state votes, according to NYT. The AP called the election at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday with an estimated 16% of total votes counted.
Gillibrand’s opponents were Michael Sapraicone (REP) and Diane Sare (LIB).
State
NEW YORK STATE SENATE — 48TH DISTRICT
Incumbent New York State Senator Rachel May (DEM) is the winner of her current seat in the 48th district with an estimated 58% of votes, according to NYT. Over 95% of votes have been reported. May’s opponent was Caleb Slater (REP).
NEW YORK STATE SENATE — 50TH DISTRICT
Christopher Ryan is the winner of the New York State Senate’s 50th district with just under 54% of votes, according to unofficial results from the Onondaga County BOE. Ryan’s opponent was Nick Paro (REP).
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY — 126TH DISTRICT
Incumbent 126th District Assemblyman John Lemondes Jr. (REP) has been reelected to his assembly seat, defeating challenger Ian Phillips (DEM), according to NYT. Lemondes won with 55% of votes, according to NYT. Over 95% of votes have been reported.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY — 127TH DISTRICT
Incumbent 127th District Assemblyman Al Stirpe (DEM) has been reelected to his assembly seat, defeating challenger Tim Kelly (REP), according to NYT.
Stirpe won with 56% of votes. Over 95% of votes have been counted.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY — 128TH DISTRICT
Incumbent 128th District Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter (DEM) has been reelected to her assembly seat, defeating challenger Daniel Ciciarelli (REP), according to NYT.
Hunter won with 63% of votes. Over 95% of votes have been counted.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY — 129TH DISTRICT
Incumbent New York State Assembly Member William Magnarelli (DEM) won the assembly’s 129th district, according to NYT. The assemblyman ran unopposed.
PROPOSAL 1
Proposal 1 (Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment) passed in New York state with 62% of votes and over 95% of total votes counted, according to NYT.
The proposal will amend the state constitution to protect additional identity categories from discrimination. Categories include age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy status.
Onondaga County
FAMILY COURT JUDGE
Christina El Bayadi won the race for Onondaga County Family Court Judge with 54.49% of votes, according to unofficial results from the Onondaga County BOE.
El Bayadi’s opponent was Jason Zeigler (REP).
City of Syracuse
CITY COURT JUDGE
Ross Andrews won the race for Syracuse City Court Judge with 49.6% of votes, according to unofficial results from the Onondaga County BOE.
Andrews’ opponent was Staci Dennis-Taylor (DEM).
Published on November 5, 2024 at 9:29 pm
