New York Election Results: Democrats Surge, Historic Wins Announced

BREAKING: New York’s election results from November 7, 2025, reveal a significant shift in local leadership, as Democrats dominate in key mayoral races across the state. In a historic turn, both Albany and Syracuse have elected their first Black mayors—Dorcey Applyrs and Sharon Owens—while Buffalo welcomes state Senator Sean Ryan as its new mayor after two decades of leadership by a single party.

In a remarkable display of voter support, both Applyrs and Owens secured over 70% of the vote in their respective cities, with Albany and Rochester’s Malik Evans also achieving an impressive victory, exceeding 80%. This latest electoral outcome further cements the Democratic party’s stronghold in these regions, with all four major cities along the Interstate 90 corridor having remained under Democratic leadership for decades.

Beyond the mayoral races, Democrats have made significant gains at the local level. In Onondaga County, Democrats are poised to take control of the county legislature for the first time in decades, disrupting a long-standing Republican dominance. This shift comes at a pivotal moment, as the county prepares for substantial infrastructure projects, including the Micron semiconductor project and a new county aquarium.

Democratic victories were also noted in Monroe County, where the party flipped seats in at least five towns, including Greece, where Jeffery McCann will become the first Democratic town supervisor in over a century. In Canandaigua, Democrat Thomas Lyon unseated Republican incumbent Bob Palumbo for mayor, marking another upset in the political landscape.

Meanwhile, the electoral tide was not entirely in favor of Democrats. Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus secured a fourth term, and Nassau County saw Republican Bruce Blakeman re-elected. Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin is maintaining an eight-point lead against his Democratic challenger, despite early reports showing him trailing.

In a closely watched statewide ballot measure, a proposal allowing the New York Olympic Regional Development Authority to continue development on protected forest land near Lake Placid is leading but narrowly, with 46% in favor and 42% against as of the latest counts. More than half a million voters abstained from answering this contentious question, highlighting the division on environmental issues across the state.

The election results are already stirring political tensions, especially in light of the newly elected New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. His rise to power is seen as a double-edged sword for the parties. For Democrats, it signals a need to address affordability—a key issue highlighted by Governor Kathy Hochul. Conversely, Republicans are gearing up for a campaign strategy linking Mamdani’s progressive agenda to broader party challenges.

Republican U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik has publicly criticized Hochul’s support for Mamdani, asserting that the Democrats are now under the influence of a radical left agenda. As the state gears up for midterm elections, the implications of these results will resonate deeply, shaping the political landscape in New York for years to come.

With these developments unfolding rapidly, political analysts and citizens alike are closely monitoring the outcomes and their potential effects on upcoming congressional, state legislative, and gubernatorial races. The stakes are high, and New Yorkers are poised for a shifting political climate as these new leaders take office.