Live updates: Election Night 2025

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Sean Ryan has won the race for Buffalo mayor, taking more than 71% of the total vote with 98% of votes counted according to the Erie County Board of Elections. -Holly Kirkpatrick, BTPM NPR

Amherst Town Supervisor candidate Dan Gagliardo, and board candidates John Trabert and Mary Dormer, have spoken at Republican election headquarters thanking their supporters after Democrat candidates in their races appear to have won.

Gagliardo shared that this was the "most humbling experience of my life."

He also added, "we did a great thing" and said "I actually got a lot better."

-Emyle Watkins, BTPM NPR

Kevin Hardwick (Dem) declares victory in the race for Erie County Comptroller.

Holly Kirkpatrick, BTPM

Amherst Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin declares victory. BTPM NPR's Holly Kirkpatrick reports that Lavin is addressing the crowd now.

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According to NPR reports, Zohran Mamdani will be the next Mayor of New York City. Mamdani will be the first Muslim and first person of South Asian descent to serve as NYC Mayor. At 34 years old, he will be the youngest mayor in over a century.

Sean Ryan holding a comfortable lead for the mayoral race in the City of Buffalo with 113 of 208 districts reporting.

BTPM NPR's Emyle Watkins reports that John Garcia has announced his win in the Erie County Sheriff race. Garcia, a Republican, ran unopposed.

As results trickle in, Democrats' Election Night headquarters heat up. BTPM NPR's Holly Kirkpatrick snapped this photos just a few moments ago.

NPR is highlighting four key national races: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia, and the mayoral contest in New York City. Follow NPR's live page for updates as polls close.

Polls are now closed throughout the region. Join us live on BTPM NPR (88.7 FM, BTPM.org or the BTPM Listen app) for live coverage as results roll in.

BTPM NPR’s Holly Kirkpatrick interviewed all three candidates in the race for Buffalo mayor to hear their plans for the city. Listen to all three interviews by tapping the links below:

Sean Ryan
James Gardner
Michael Gainer

Join BTPM NPR for special coverage of key Western New York elections starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

The first hour, 8 to 9 p.m., is a preview show hosted by BTPM NPR Managing Editor Michael Mroziak, featuring highlights of pre-election interviews and in-depth stories on key issues.

The program then shifts to local results coverage from 9 p.m. BTPM NPR reporters are out in the field, providing live updates from election headquarters.

Listeners can tune in on the radio on 88.7 FM, or stream on the BTPM Listen app, or on BTPM.org.