Thursday, October 1, 2026
Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman secured another term as Nassau County executive, defeating Democrat Seth Koslow in Tuesday’s election.
John Ferretti, who was appointed Town of Hempstead supervisor on Aug. 5, was elected to serve a full term in the role on Nov. 4, defeating Democrat Joseph Scianablo with 70,897 votes to 62,372.
“Our position on the issues that face Hempstead residents, Nassau County residents — we’re on the right side of every one of them,” Ferretti told Herald reporters Tuesday night.
Republican Town Clerk Kate Murray won re-election, defeating Democratic challenger Yveline Litha Dalmacy.
In Council District 4, Republican Laura Ryder defeated Democrat Darien Ward. Meanwhile, in Legislative District 14, Democrat Cynthia Nuñez won against her Republican challenger Sheharyar Ali.
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 residents.
Republican Comptroller Elaine Phillips won re-election, defeating Democrat Wayne Wink in a race focused on fiscal oversight and government efficiency.
Official certification of the results is expected later this month, after absentee and affidavit ballots are counted.
