At least five candidates of Albanian origin will be on the ballot when Americans vote in Tuesday’s midterm elections, running for offices in New York and Connecticut.

Diamant Hysenaj, a Republican, is challenging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York’s 14th Congressional District, covering parts of the Bronx and Queens. He left Kosova in 1991 and settled in the Bronx, later building a career in real estate and construction. Cook Political Report rates the seat Solid Democrat.

Tim Qorraj, a Democrat, is challenging Republican Michael Tannousis for New York’s 64th Assembly District, which covers Staten Island’s eastern shore and northern Bay Ridge in Brooklyn. Qorraj came to the US from Kosova in 2011 and lives in Staten Island.

Peter Lumaj, a Republican attorney born in Albania, is running for Connecticut Secretary of the State against Democratic incumbent Stephanie Thomas.

Joe Hoxha, a Republican born in Tirana, is seeking a third term in the Connecticut House. He represents Bristol and Plymouth and faces Democrat Nate Brown.

Alma Sarelli, an Albanian immigrant and member of Westport’s Representative Town Meeting, is running for the Connecticut State Senate in the 26th District. The seat is open because Democratic Sen. Ceci Maher is not seeking re-election. Sarelli is on the Republican and Independent lines and faces Democrat Samantha Nestor.

Results are expected after polls close on Tuesday night.