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Nassau County returns, as of 5 p.m., are being closely watched, with three contested countywide races and control of its three towns and two cities being decided.
The New York City mayoralty election is a dominating story, with potential implications for the 2026 elections, including control of the House of Representatives and the New York governorship.
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Author's summary: Election numbers tell a story of local and state politics.