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Turnout has been heavy across Long Island 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A hot political issue this election season is the SALT tax deduction cap, which residents and elected officials want repealed.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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Key races in the Senate included the 1st and 2nd districts. In the Assembly, the 1st and 11th seats were open because incumbents didn't seek reelection.

Mattera wins reelection, Palumbo ahead among contested state races 

The ballots cast in four congressional races on Long Island could help determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

Gillibrand wins Senate seat, LaLota and Garbarino win congressional seats in Suffolk

Results in key races in state legislative seats in Nassau were incomplete but in Nassau's 7th District, GOP State Sen. Jack Martins had a slight advantage over Democrat Kim Keiserman.

Bynoe takes early lead over Montefinise for 6th State Senate district seat

Early results from the Suffolk County Board of Elections after the polls closed showed broad support for the measure, Proposal 2, with 72% in the 1,039 districts.

Voters approve new tax for better water, sewer systems

Long Islanders cast ballots for president, a U.S. senator, House members and state legislators, as well as ballot measures.

 Long Islanders turn out in droves to decide the next president and other races

No state other than California has as many congressional seats in play as does New York.

Battle for control of the U.S. House may run through NYS

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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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