Blakeman declares victory for another term as County Executive

Voters turned out across Nassau County to decide critical races that will shape leadership and policy at every level -- from County Executive to local offices.

Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman secured another term as Nassau County executive, defeating Democrat Seth Koslow in Tuesday’s election.

Blakeman campaigned on public safety, fiscal restraint and quality-of-life issues.

“I want to thank the men and women of Nassau County for giving us all your trust,” Blakeman said. “If not for the people of Nassau County coming out the way they did, we wouldn’t have had the tremendous result we had tonight.”

John Feretti, who was appointed Town of Hempstead supervisor on Aug. 5, was elected to serve a full term in the role, defeating Democratic challenger Joseph Scianablo.

"Our position on the issues that Hempstead residents, Nassau County residents -- we're on the right side of every one of them," Ferretti told Herald reporters Tuesday night.

Republican incumbent Anne Donnelly was elected to another term as Nassau County district attorney, defeating Democratic challenger Nicole Aloise. Donnelly emphasized her record on prosecuting violent crime and protecting vulnerable reside

Republican Comptroller Elaine Phillips won re-election, defeating Democrat Wayne Wink in a race focused on fiscal oversight and government efficiency.

Republican County Clerk Maureen O’Connell held onto her seat, defeating Democrat Joylette Williams for another term overseeing Nassau’s record-keeping and licensing.

Republican Town Clerk Kate Murray won re-election, defeating Democratic challenger Yveline Litha Dalmacy.