Polls closed at 9 p.m. in Chautauqua County. Follow our election coverage through the night on our website and at https://x.com/TheObserverNY

In contested races:

— Dunkirk will have an all-Democratic council as Frankie Torain won Ward 2 and Michael Civiletto won Ward 4.

— Fredonia elected Christine Cruz Keefe and LeeAnn Lazarony to Village Board.

— In the Legislature, Bob Scudder won District 3 and Tom Harmon won District 6. Both are incumbents.

— County Executive PJ Wendel won another term.

— Greg Carlson beat Greg Krauza for county clerk.