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

Election day has arrived

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'

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A hot political issue this election season is the SALT tax deduction cap, which residents and elected officials want repealed.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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"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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