Election Day 2018

Gallery: Hundreds of local Democrats gather at downtown Syracuse watch party

Dana Balter consoles a member of her campaign staff following their loss to the 24th District's incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus). Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Local Democratic party supporters gathered at the Marriott Syracuse on East Onondaga Street on Tuesday night, anxiously awaiting the results of both state and nationwide races. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Ellyn Riley watches over her six-year-old daughter as Democratic supporters monitored the results of nationwide elections. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

SUNY Oswego student and Dana Balter supporter Omar Van Reenen cheers as early predictions show Anthony Brindisi with a wide lead against New York's 22nd District incumbent Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-New Hartford). Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Palmer Harvey and Jaime Howley celebrate as more Democratic congressional winners are announced on CNN. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Newhouse Multimedia Photography and Design graduate student Michelle Gabel proudly displays her "I Voted" sticker. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

The Marriott hosted local Democrats during the event who actively cheered on candidates who addressed them in both victory and defeat. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Michael Greene won the vacant seat for Syracuse Councilor-At-Large by a wide margin against Republican opponent Norm Snyder. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Bill Magnarelli continues to represent New York's 129th State Assembly District, a position he has held since 1998. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Rachel May announces her victory to supporters. She defeated Republican Janet Burman by double-digits to become the 53rd District's new State Senator. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Mike Montes concedes defeat to incumbent Onondaga County Sheriff Gene Conway while joined on stage with his family. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

John Mannion lost a close race to Republican Bob Antonacci for New York's 50th state Senate district. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Dana Balter makes her concession speech to hundreds of supporters late Tuesday night. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Rachel May speaks with partygoers after winning the race for New York's 53rd state senate district. Dan Lyon | The Daily Orange

Dana Balter hugs a supporter at the Democratic watch party on Tuesday night. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Charlie Poag, from Syracuse, celebrates at the Democratic watch party. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Rachel May's husband and daughter celebrate after her victory. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Wendy Yost, a retired Syracuse resident and Dana Balter volunteer, worries that Balter won't win as she watches votes roll in. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Aviva Minkoff-Zern watches votes roll in Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Michael Greene's wife films Greene giving his victory speech. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Jonah and Aviva Minkoff-Zern celebrate together after finding out that the House of Representatives went Democrat. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Dana Balter hugs a supporter at the Democratic watch party on Tuesday night. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Monica Moore (left) and Bobbi Stafford (right) anxiously wait for results to roll in. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange

Donna Oppedisano, a history and participation in democracy teacher from Syracuse, worries John Manion lost win after polls initially showed that he did. Lauren Miller | The Daily Orange