Sen. Chuck Schumer reelected in New York

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected to a fifth term, easily defeating a little-known Republican political commentator. Schumer is the Senate majority leader and will keep that post only if the Democrats retain control of the chamber after Tuesday's election.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal wins 3rd term in Connecticut

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has won a third term in office, fending off a challenge from first-time candidate Leora Levy, a Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Live updates: National view of the 2022 general election and results

The 2022 midterm election is here, with control of Congress up for grabs, along with a number of gubernatorial races. Here’s a look at the biggest headlines and results from election night across the U.S.

Why a stark gender gap in politics persists

Research shows a stark gender gap in the politicians who represent not only the United States but also New York. Less than a third of New York's state senators are women, despite making up a slight majority of the population. The group VoteRunLead seeks to train more women to run for office.

How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022

Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.

Election 2022: Tight race in New York's 17th Congressional District

The battle for New York's 17th Congressional District is a contest between Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat, and Republican Mike Lawler. The candidates outlined their major positions to FOX 5 News.

Election results will be much faster in NY this year, here's why

New York election results have traditionally been a slow process, but a new law aims to speed up the process. Here is what is different now.

Election 2022: What happens if a race is too close to call in New York?

Residents of New York can expect to see vote totals pretty soon after polls close on Tuesday night. But what happens if a race is too close to call?

Election 2022: NY Attorney General's race

The race for Attorney General in New York features Democratic incumbent Letitia James and her Republican challenger Michael Henry.

Midterm Election: Important races and poll hours in New York

Voters in New York are weighing in on several important races in the 2022 midterm elections. Here is a rundown of poll hours and an overview of noteworthy races.

Elon Musk: 'I recommend voting for a Republican Congress'

Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk endorsed Republicans for the midterm election cycle on Monday, telling voters to cast ballots for a Republican Congress.

Candidates give final pitches ahead of Election Day

President Joe Biden campaigned with Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of a tight race for New York's governor race.

Paul Pelosi released from San Francisco hospital

Paul Pelosi has returned home after being hospitalized due to serious injuries allegedly inflicted by a home intruder, his wife Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.

David DePape, alleged Pelosi attacker, was in country illegally, feds say

The man charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent hammer attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is in the United States illegally and could be deported to Canada.

Election 2022: Lee Zeldin stays on message in campaign's final days

Lee Zeldin is hoping to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul and become the state's first Republican to win statewide office in two decades. Polls show he has a shot. Zeldin says he understands voters' top concern: crime and public safety.

Cameras at Nancy Pelosi's house not monitored by Capitol Police during attack

The United States Capitol Police was not monitoring security cameras at Paul and Nancy Pelosi's house when an intruder attacked Paul with a hammer on October 28, the department admitted Wednesday.