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Nassau County returns, as of 5 p.m., are being closely watched, with three contested countywide races and control of its three towns and two cities being decided.
The New York City mayoralty is the dominating story of the 2025 election, with potential implications for 2026, including control of the House of Representatives and the New York governorship.
According to the Nassau County Board of Elections, returns should start flowing after 9 p.m., with the Suffolk County Board of Elections expected to post timely numbers.
The Nassau County Board of Elections has announced that it will no longer wait for a police officer to drive electronic data from voting machines to Mineola.
No additional information is available at this time.
Author's summary: Election results are being closely watched.