Election Day 2018

Gallery: Republicans celebrate victories at Election Day watch party

Attendees of Tuesday night's Republican watch party cheer as election results roll in. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Robert Antonacci (left) celebrates after declaring victory in New York's state's 50th Senate district. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Edward Ott lost Tuesday's race for New York state's 129th Assembly district. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Robert Antonacci declares victory in New York state's 50th Senate district. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Rep. John Katko's (R-Camillus) interns celebrate after the congressman's victory over Dana Balter. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) celebrates after his victory in Tuesday's midterm election. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) delivers his victory speech in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) delivers a victory speech in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. Paul Schlesinger | The Daily Orange

Campaign signs line the floors at the Republican watch party in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. Josh Shub-Seltzer | The Daily Orange

Onondaga County Sheriff Gene Conway delivers a victory speech after defeating challenger Mark Montes. Josh Shub-Seltzer | The Daily Orange

Robert Antonacci celebrates after declaring victory in New York's state's 50th Senate district. Josh Shub-Seltzer | The Daily Orange

Robert Antonacci chats with a reporter at Tuesday's Republican watch party. Josh Shub-Seltzer | The Daily Orange

Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) attends Tuesday's Republican watch party in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. Josh Shub-Seltzer | The Daily Orange

Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) delivers a victory speech in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. Josh Shub-Seltzer | The Daily Orange