People from New York's 17th Congressional District came in for early voting on Monday, raising concerns on taxes, immigration and social security. (AP Video by Joseph B.

With Election Day just over a week away, candidates for New York governor are touting their achievements and tallying their endorsements.

New York voters are casting ballots for governor and the state’s 26 US House Seats. Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to win reelection against Republican Bruce Blakeman, according to ratings from the Cook Political Report.

Blake Gendebien has tried to convince Democrats he can win New York's 21st Congressional District for nearly two years.

At the start of the nine days of early voting, registered Democrats outnumbered Republicans at the polls in both counties, particularly in Suffolk, but a sizable number of voters unaffiliated with a political party turned out in Nassau.

Last week, Westchester Medical Center opened its doors to Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and his Democratic foe Cait Conley, as the two seek to win over voters on their health care record.

Having trouble voting in New York? Here's how to contact the state's Election Protection Hotline during early voting and on Election Day 2026.