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Nassau County returns, as of 5 p.m., show the current state of the election.
The New York City mayoralty is the dominant story of the 2025 election, with implications for 2026, including control of the House of Representatives and the New York governorship.
In Nassau County, three contested countywide races and control of its three towns and two cities are being decided, with any fallout from the NYC election likely to be immediate and quantifiable.
Returns are expected to start flowing after 9 p.m., with the Suffolk County Board of Elections posting timely numbers.
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Author's summary: Election numbers tell a story.