Millions Cast Ballots Across New York City on Election Day, with High Turnout in Majority-Black Districts

PIX11 tracked live Election Day voting numbers across New York City on November 4, 2026, as residents cast ballots for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House seats, attorney general, state comptroller, and five city charter proposals. Turnout was described as robust in key Democratic areas, contributing to Governor Hochul's landslide reelection and Democratic pickups in competitive House districts. Early voting city-wide had dipped slightly compared to the 2025 mayoral cycle, but Election Day participation helped close the gap. Notably, turnout spiked in majority-Black districts compared with 2025 figures, a trend that analysts partly attributed to the presence of Adrienne Adams — the first Black woman on a New York gubernatorial ticket — as the Democratic lieutenant governor candidate. Gothamist's pre-election analysis had flagged this trend from early-voting data. Long lines were reported at some polling sites due to the compressed morning scanner failure in Westchester County, though New York City's five boroughs generally saw smooth operations. PIX11's live numbers tracker was one of the most heavily visited pages on the outlet's website throughout the day.