Live results from Senate, House, Governor races

Key Points:

• West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice's English bulldog, Babydog Justice, encouraged voter participation on social media during the midterm elections, gaining recognition as a Capitol Hill celebrity.
• New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declined a panhandler's request for $100 on the campaign trail, promising to have someone assist him, with her staff later providing cash support.
• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned non-US citizens against illegal voting on social media, emphasizing prosecution for those who attempt to vote unlawfully.
• Retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez publicly supported Gov. Hochul and faced political tensions earlier in the year over endorsements in her Brooklyn district, where Claire Valdez, a proponent of rent control, won the primary.
• In Westchester, broken ballot-counting machines caused delays and sparked conspiracy theories, with a former city clerk suggesting possible foul play, though voters remained determined to cast their ballots despite the inconvenience.