1:12 a.m. Analysis of why Donovan won

The Advance's Rachel Shapiro offers her take on the seven reasons why Republican District Attorney won over Democratic Councilman Vincent Gentile and Green Party candidate James Lane Tuesday night in the special election for Congress.

12:49 a.m. Final vote count, turn out

Less than 11 percent of voters living in the 11th Congressional District went to the polls Tuesday. Only 39,875, or 10.6 percent, of the 375,651 active registered voters took part in the Special Election, according to the state Board of Elections. With all the votes counted in Tuesday's race, Republican District Attorney Dan Donovan bested Democratic Councilman Vincent Gentile, 58.7-39.4 percent. Green Party candidate James Lane garnered 1.3 percent of the vote. Click here to read more.

12:47 a.m. Lane disappointed in low voter turnout

Congressional Green Party candidate James Lane was disappointed on Tuesday but not for obvious reasons. Lane earned about 1.3 percent of the vote in the race for the 11th Congressional District. "I'm disappointed more voters didn't come out in general," Lane said late Tuesday night." The race was ultimately won by Republican District Attorney Daniel Donovan with some 58.7 percent of the vote. Click here to read more.

12:29 a.m. Commentary Donovan victory

With more than half of the districts reporting, Donovan has 60 percent of the vote, compared to 38 percent for Gentile. Former mayoral candidate John Catsimatidis is hopeful Donovan will take home the win. (Filed by Rachel Shapiro)

9:14 p.m. Donovan leads with 1,374 votes

The polls have closed. With 2,309 votes in, Donovan leads 1,374 to Gentile's 903. Lane has 32 votes. Click here for results updates.

8:46 p.m. Donovan supporters file into Hilton

A dozen or so supporters of Republican DA Daniel Donovan have filed into the ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, as just as many members of the press await the night's festivities. It's cash bar for those who wish to drink, and CNN is being broadcast on the several TVs in the room. So far the only elected Republican in the room is Assemblyman Joe Borelli. (Filed by Rachel Shapiro)

8:18 p.m. GOP Election Night headquarters is open

GOP election night headquarters room at Hilton is empty before @dandonovan_ny gets here's #NY11 pic.twitter.com/nUcLvaCUiY — Rachel O'Brien (@Writingrachel) May 6, 2015

8:04 p.m. James Lane is 'very hopeful'

Green Party candidate James Lane was optimistic on Tuesday night, about an hour before polls were set to close.

"I've always felt very hopeful about this campaign," Lane said.

The Brooklynite said he spent much of the day campaigning, starting early on Staten Island. But Lane lamented not getting enough coverage during his run from citywide media outlets, which he said focused too much on the establishment picks.

District Attorney Daniel Donovan is running on the Republican ticket and Brooklyn Councilman Vincent Gentile is the Democratic candidate.

Lane said he's spent much of his campaign just telling voters there's another choice.

"Being a third party candidate -- we sort of feel like we're fighting for everyone else's democracy," he said. "A lot of times we don't even benefit from it."

He said he's been earning votes from voters "disgusted" with how Republicans and Democrats have been running Congress.

"They support me on the street," he said. "But at the end of the day, it's if they actually get out to the polls."

Lane will wait for returns at a party on the North Shore with volunteers and supporters. (Filed by Anna Sanders)

7:49 p.m. Open bar set for Dems

.@Vinnie4Congress' election night party has an open bar. pic.twitter.com/hlbV06Ex7y — Anna Sanders (@AnnaESanders) May 5, 2015

7:30 p.m. Democratic Election Night headquarters is open

Of course not a lot of action here at @Vinnie4Congress' election night party in Great Kills with polls still open pic.twitter.com/OMWBG88aK4 — Anna Sanders (@AnnaESanders) May 5, 2015

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Election Day is here, as voters on Staten Island and in parts of southern Brooklyn take to the polls to decide who will be their next congressman.

Republican District Attorney Daniel Donovan, Democratic Councilman Vincent Gentile and Green Party candidate James Lane are looking to fill the seat in the House of Representatives left empty since Congressman Michael Grimm resigned on Jan. 5 -- the day before he was to be sworn in for a third term.

All three candidates have different reasons for wanting to go to Congress. With a baby on the way, Donovan has said he wants to go to Washington to create a better America for his child. Gentile has said he believes his lawmaking experience will make him a good fit. Lane, an adoptee, wants to see reform in the area of adoption, allowing adoptees access to their records.

Readers can find additional information about the candidates by clicking here.

Beginning at 7:30 p.m., SILive will be providing live coverage as this Election Night unfolds. Check back here for updates on the candidates, the voters and the results. Reporters will be providing updates from Donovan's team at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, and from Gentile's team at the Grand Plaza, Great Kills. And we'll be checking in with Lane at 120 Bay Cafe in St. George throughout the night.