With the candidates on the top of the ticket focused elsewhere — in swing states across the country — Election Day in New York could be decisive in other ways.

The road to controlling the U.S. House of Representatives runs right through the Empire State.

NY1 is focused on a number of swing districts. Some are potential pick-up opportunities for House Democrats, having lost a number of these seats during the midterms in 2022.

First in New York's 4th Congressional District on Long Island, freshman Rep. Anthony D'Esposito is trying to fend off a formidable challenge from Democrat Laura Gillen.

Head north to the 17th Congressional District in Rockland County, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler is trying to hold onto his seat.

He may have the advantage over former Rep. Mondaire Jones.

Due north in the 18th Congressional District 18, Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan is trying to hold onto his seat. He faces off against former NYPD commanding officer Alison Esposito.

Then there is the sprawling 19th Congressional District, which runs from the Catskills to Ithaca. That's where Republican Marc Molinaro is in a rematch against attorney Josh Riley, where less than 5,000 votes divided them just two years ago.

Another pickup opportunity for Democrats is in Syracuse, where Brandon Williams, the Republican incumbent, faces off against state Sen. John Mannion.

Meanwhile, Democrats and many Republicans are divided on another issue — the first ballot proposal.

Ballot Proposal 1 on voters' ballots would enshrine reproductive rights into the New York State Constitution.

But many on the right are saying to vote "no." It goes too far, turning the question into a referendum on gender identity and kids sports.