Election 2022

Central New York gets a new rep in Congress, a state official finds taxpayers may have lost big from unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, and winter made its first appearance in Syracuse. Read This week's WAER Round-Up to find more on other local news you've missed from Nov. 14-18.

A final tally of remaining absentee and affidavit ballots this week confirmed him as the winner in a close race with Esteban Gonzalez.

Williams faces challenges after winning a very close race against 22nd Congressional District Democrat candidate Francis Conole.

The unofficial results come after Onondaga County finished counting absentee and affidavit ballots.

The 22nd Congressional District race has yet to be called.

Crime, public safety and bail reform were hot topics in many races this election. A political scientist breaks down how it affected races.

Monto was appointed in August to fill a vacancy. He'll have to run again next year for a full term.

The contest for the next Onondaga County Sheriff remained tight through the end of Election Day, with Toby Shelley narrowly ahead of Esteban Gonzalez.

New York State has elected Kathy Hochul as governor, as well as three other Democrats in statewide races. Gov. Hochul's opponent in the race, Rep. Lee Zeldin conceded Wednesday afternoon.

All of Central New York's state representatives in the legislature were up for election this year, along with the Governor, the state Attorney General, and more.