Legislative Elections Unfold Across Multiple States

Election results are being tallied across multiple districts as incumbents and challengers vie for legislative seats. In New York's 8th and 5th Assembly Districts, incumbents Michael Fitzpatrick and Doug Smith are seeking re-election against their respective challengers, Steven Basileo and Michael Reynolds. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Scott Fitzgerald faces Democrat Ben Steinhoff in the 5th Congressional District, focusing on issues like health care and economic growth, while the open 8th Congressional District sees Kristin Lyerly and Tony Wied competing for the seat. In Pennsylvania's 26th District, incumbent Paul Friel, who turned the district blue in 2022, is being challenged by Republican Shawn Blickley. In New Jersey's 6th Congressional District, long-time Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone is challenged by Republican Scott Fegler, with key issues including immigration and energy policies. Additionally, Wisconsin's new legislative maps have reshuffled districts, impacting the races of incumbents Dave Maxey, Scott Allen, and Adam Neylon in various assembly districts.