9:03 PM: The polls are now closed in the NY-26 special election. We’ll bring you the live results in our scoreboard just below the feature.
9:08 PM: If you’re just tuning in for results, check out our primer on what counties to watch as the election results start coming in.
9:13 PM: Want to hear the spin in advance. Here’s our preview of the spin we’re likely to hear from both sides, pretty much regardless of the outcome.
9:22 PM: Okay, getting in the first trickle of results. See the full scoreboard page here or look below the feature.
9:30 PM: Still early but we have some non-trivial results. With 18% reporting, Hochul leads Corwin by 48% to 42%. Key is that Davis is holding at 10%.
9:36 PM: Now 33% reporting, with a 6 point margin for Hochul (D).
9:39 PM: Now 45% reporting, still a 6 point spread for Hochul (D). This is started to look pretty solid for the Dem.
9:42 PM: Bloomberg election analyst says Hochul is winning Orleans by 16 points, a county McCain won by 16 points. If true, Corwin’s done.
