A guide to major 2026 midterm races in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut highlights contests for governor, the U.S. Senate and Congress, with results expected after polls close at 8 p.m. in New Jersey and Connecticut and 9 p.m. in New York.

In New York, Kathy Hochul faces Bruce Blakeman in the governor’s race, while voters also choose an attorney general, comptroller and all 26 House members.

Among the state’s notable House contests are Thomas Suozzi against Michael LiPetri Jr. in the 3rd District, Laura Gillen against Jeanine Driscoll in the 4th, and Josh Riley against Peter Oberacker in the 19th.

The 17th District is another closely watched race, with Mike Lawler facing Kait Conley in a potential Democratic pickup; Kamala Harris narrowly carried the district in 2024, winning Westchester County as Donald Trump won Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties by double-digit margins.

In New Jersey, voters are choosing a U.S. senator and representatives in all 12 House districts; posted results were all at zero when the article was published.

The 7th District contest is a pivotal House race, with Rebecca Bennett challenging Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr.; the article describes it as critical to control of the House and notes Kean had been out of public view for months before disclosing treatment for depression.

Connecticut’s featured contest is the governor’s race, where incumbent Democrat Ned Lamont faces Republican Ryan Fazio; voters are also deciding races for attorney general, secretary of state and the state’s five House seats.