Capital Tonight

Capital Tonight brings you in-depth coverage of New York state politics.

[Luke Parsnow @coolhand_luke88]

NEW: Maurice 'Mo' Brown declares victory over 28-year incumbent Bill Magnarelli in a close Democratic primary race for the 129th Assembly District. Magnarelli concedes. https://t.co/vDB0CtJ4Gk

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5 takeaways from New York 2026 primary election results https://t.co/R7FwewFR0C

[Viktoria Hallikäär @ViktoriaKrista]

In her victory speech, Ellman says:

“I built this campaign on a hope and a prayer, and the backs of my amazing and dedicated volunteers […] And now it's on to November, right? It's on to unseat one of the worst people in Congress, and I'm coming for you, Claudia.”

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#BREAKING: Binghamton attorney Dan Norton wins Democratic primary in race to succeed Donna Lupardo in New York’s 123rd state Assembly District, AP declares, defeating Dan Livingston.

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#BREAKING: State Assemblyman Jonathan Rivera wins Democratic primary in New York’s 61st state Senate District, AP declares, defeating incumbent Sen. Jeremy Zellner

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#BREAKING: Alissa Ellman will win the Democratic primary in race for #NY24 , defeating Diana Kastenbaum, AP declares. Ellman will face Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney in November.

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#BREAKING: State Sen. Peter Oberacker wins Republican primary in #NY19 , defeating Alex Portelli, AP declares. Oberacker will face freshman Democratic Rep. Josh Riley in November.

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#BREAKING: Trump-backed Anthony Constantino declares victory in Republican primary in race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in #NY21 over state Assemblyman Robert Smullen.

[Jack Arpey @jack_arpey]

In declaring victory, Constantino thanks Stefanik and says he hopes to learn from her in the coming months

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#BREAKING: St. Bonaventure University professor Aaron Gies will win Democratic primary in race for #NY23 , AP declares, defeating Erie County attorney Kevin Stocker.

Gies will face Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy in November.

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#BREAKING: Dairy farmer Blake Gendebien wins Democratic primary in race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in #NY21 , AP declares.

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#BREAKING: Cait Conley wins Democratic primary in #NY17 , AP declares, defeating four primary opponents.

She will face Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in November.

[Jack Arpey @jack_arpey]

Often a candidate stays put until a result— in the race for NY21 Anthony Constantino has already spoken twice— once to debut a series of music videos thanking President Trump for endorsement and another saying he is happy with returns and expects to speak again in 20-30 minutes

[Luke Parsnow @coolhand_luke88]

#BREAKING: U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle wins Democratic primary in #NY25 , AP declares, defeating 2 primary opponents Sherita Traywick and Robin Wilt.

Morelle will face Republican Virginia McIntyre in November.

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Former U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro wins uncontested Republican primary in New York’s 102nd state Assembly District, AP declares, putting him closer to returning to the chamber he left in 2011.

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#BREAKING: New York state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli wins Democratic primary for fifth full term, AP declares, defeating challengers Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle.

Currently the longest serving non-congressional statewide officeholder, DiNapoli will face Joseph Hernandez in November.

[Luke Parsnow @coolhand_luke88]

#BREAKING: Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander wins Democratic primary in #NY10, AP declares, defeating two-term Rep. Dan Goldman.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wins her first ever uncontested Democratic primary for a statewide office.

[Mark Goshgarian @Mark_Goshgarian]

Getting ready for #PrimaryDay. The Democratic race between Kevin Stocker & Aaron Gies for the 23rd Congressional District. Winner faces Republican incumbent Nick Langworthy in the November general election. Coverage begins at 8pm on Spectrum News 1. @sarbetter @CaseyJBortnick

[Viktoria Hallikäär @ViktoriaKrista]

It is Primary Day!! Reminder that polls close at 9 pm, so make sure to make your voice heard! And stick with @SPECNews1BUF all night as results come in 🗳️