Voters head to the polls in East Meadow

East Meadow Fire Department headquarters, as well as polling places across the state, opened its doors for voters this morning at 6 a.m. for Election Day. 

Several crucial political seats are at stake on the state and federal levels, as well as judicial slots. 

It is also the first general election in New York where voters are using the new electronic voting machines. 

Polls close across the state at 9 p.m. Find local election results here at LIHerald.com. 

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt, a Republican from East Meadow, was one of the first in line at EMFD headquarters this morning to cast his vote. McKevitt, who seeks re-election to a third full term, is being challenged by Democrat Tom Devaney of East Williston for the 17th Assembly District seat. 

Local races in East Meadow, Salisbury

Incumbent is listed first. 

15th Assembly District: Michael Montesano (R) vs. Leon Hart (D)

17th Assembly District: Tom McKevitt (R) vs. Tom Devaney (D)

18th Assembly District: Earlene Hooper (D) vs. Derek Partee (R)

19th Assembly District: David McDonough (R) vs. John Brooks (D)

6th Senate District: Kemp Hannon (R) vs. Francesca Carlow (D)

8th Senate District: Charles Fuschillo (R) vs. Carol Gordon (D)

4th Congressional District: Carolyn McCarthy (D) vs. Francis Becker (R)