2024 Election Results: Trump Wins Presidency, Republicans Take Senate Majority

Former President Donald Trump has clinched a victory in the 2024 presidential race, ending Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign and securing his return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States. Trump’s victory marks a significant shift in power, as Republicans are now set to control the White House, Senate, and, likely, the House of Representatives.

With control of both chambers of Congress and a conservative Supreme Court, Trump is expected to have a clear path to implement his agenda over the next two years. Republicans reclaimed the Senate by flipping key seats in West Virginia, Ohio, and Montana, while the House majority remains unofficial but leans Republican, requiring the GOP to win just 12 more seats to secure control.

Democrats, facing a significant setback, are left questioning party leadership, with some pointing to President Joe Biden’s decision to delay endorsing Harris as a possible factor in the loss.

Gillibrand Holds New York Senate Seat

In New York, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) successfully defended her seat against Republican challenger and retired NYPD detective Michael Sapraicone, solidifying her place in the Senate for another term.

Meanwhile, New York House and state legislature races continue, with some results still pending.

Local Highlights: Rochester and New York State Races

In Rochester, U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle (D) retained his seat, defeating Republican businessman Gregg Sadwick with 65% of the vote, securing his fourth term in Congress. Sadwick, a longtime local business owner, expressed disappointment but promised to continue advocating for change in the community.

Morelle’s campaign was supported by high-profile allies, while his opponent’s team, led by former city councilmember Jose Peo, criticized current leadership. “We have allowed the same individuals responsible for our issues to stay in power,” Peo said in a statement, highlighting the city’s crime, economic challenges, and political status quo.

State Assembly Race: Demond Meeks Wins Re-election

Incumbent Assemblyman Demond Meeks (D), a former union organizer, won his re-election bid, defeating Republican entrepreneur Marcus Williams with 71% of the vote. Meeks, who first entered office in 2020, had earlier defeated former City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot in a primary challenge this year.

Voters Pass Proposition 1

New Yorkers approved Proposition 1, an amendment expanding the state constitution’s protected classes to include categories such as ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and reproductive health autonomy. While advocates argue it strengthens protections for vulnerable groups, opponents voiced concerns about privacy and parental rights in educational and healthcare decisions.

In the competitive four-way race for two seats on the New York State Supreme Court in the Rochester area, Family Court Judge Stacy Romeo has claimed one of the positions. However, the outcome of the second seat remains unresolved and may not be finalized until next week.

State Supreme Court Race

Democrat Erin Skinner currently holds a narrow lead of about 2,000 votes over Republican Ed White for the second judgeship, but thousands of absentee ballots remain uncounted across the eight-county 7th Judicial District, which includes Monroe, Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates counties.

The 2024 election results signal a potentially transformative period in American politics, with both parties now strategizing to navigate a new political landscape.

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