<p>Lines formed at some voting sites as Long Islanders headed out to vote on Election Day.</p>


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Four congressional races on Long Island could change the balance of power in the U.S. Congress. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

 'This one is a game changer nationally'

Lines formed at some voting sites as Long Islanders headed out to vote on Election Day.

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson speaks with some first time voters on Long Island.

'Young voters have traditionally not turned out'

A hot political issue this election season is the SALT tax deduction cap, which residents and elected officials want repealed. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

'We'll continue being annoyed'

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Long Islanders are casting votes for president, a U.S. senator, House members and state legislators, as well as ballot measures.

Election Day: Polls open; no significant problems reported

Tribal leaders say that while the businesses are growing, more needs to be done to coordinate tribal business with state-licensed facilities.

Shinnecock, Unkechaug businesses spurred by cannabis, gasoline sales

BOE officials expect an additional 300,000 to 350,000 voters on Election Day.

Early voting numbers show more than half million Long Islanders cast ballots

Polls will be open across Long Island from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in federal, state and local races.

LI election officials warn voters to 'pack their patience' on Election Day

The state attorney general said voters shouldn't rely on AI chatbots, some of which are trying to compete with established search engines.

State warns some AI chatbots are giving wrong voting information

New Yorkers have several ways to cast ballots: Early voting by mail, early voting at polling places, going to polling sites on Nov. 5, the traditional Election Day and absentee ballot.

Here's how, when and where to vote on LI as early voting gets underway

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"I have real concerns about the direction of the Republican party," former VP Mike Pence said at an LIA luncheon, and would not say if was planning to vote for former President Donald Trump. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I haven't endorsed our ticket'  

 Experts say there are about 20 downtown areas across the county that would benefit from an expanded sewer system. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

 'I think we need clean water'

Some Long Islanders waited over two hours to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting. 

Early voting begins at LI polling places

A new Siena College Research Institute poll shows former President Donald Trump is trailing Democratic challenger Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race among registered voters statewide. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Double-digit lead in New York poll

As Election Day nears, there are two pivotal congressional races on Long Island, the 1st and 4th districts, which are drawing national attention. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Hotly contested congressional races on LI

Welcome to the Newsday Voters Guide, your source for information on the candidates, proposals and more. Plus, learn how to use the Newsday Ballot Builder. Find the guide at newsday.com/votersguide.

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NewsdayTV wanted to bring you a debate or one-on-one with GOP incumbent Anthony D'Esposito and Democratic challenger Laura Gillen. Gillen declined and D'Esposito backed out after agreeing to an interview.

4th Congressional District: Why there's no debate or one-on-one interview with the candidates at NewsdayTV

 NewsdayTV's Joye Brown talks one-on-one with GOP candidate Michael LiPetri Jr., who's running against Democratic incumbent Tom Suozzi, at NewsdayTV studios.

3rd Congressional District: One-on-one with GOP candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. at NewsdayTV studios

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