Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul unofficially declared, victory over Republican challenger Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Nov. 3. Hochul campaigned on affordability, child care, tax relief, school safety and gun laws.
“To you, the people of New York,” Hochul said, “thank you for once again putting your trust in me. Serving as your governor has been the privilege of my lifetime, and I will never, ever, ever take your faith in me for granted.”
Unofficial results Tuesday night suggested a Democratic advantage in several key Long Island races.
In New York’s 4th Congressional District, Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen declared victory over Republican Jeanine Driscoll. Gillen emphasized affordability, health care, tax relief and infrastructure funding.
“I promise each and every one of you that I will continue to work with anyone and stand up to anyone to make life better and bring down the costs for Nassau County,” Gillen said.
Democrat Joe Scianablo defeated incumbent Republican Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, securing his first term. Scianablo focused on affordability, government spending, budget transparency, roads, overdevelopment, public safety and domestic violence services.
The race for Town of Hempstead clerk between Democratic challenger Joylette Williams and Republican incumbent Kate Murray remained too close to call.
Democratic Assemblywoman Judy Griffin defeated Republican Irene Villacci in the 21st Assembly District. Griffin focused on affordability, education, mental health, flooding and public safety.
Democrat Noah Burroughs declared victory over Republican Charlene Jackson in the 18th Assembly District. Burroughs emphasized school funding, scholarships, water infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization and affordability.
In the 19th Assembly District, Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra defeated Democrat Colleen Connaughton. Ra prioritized education, lead service line replacement, energy costs, tax relief, public safety and veterans’ services.
Democratic state Sen. Siela Bynoe defeated Republican Matt Capp in the 6th Senate District, securing a second term. She emphasized school funding, affordable housing, infrastructure, public safety and household costs.
Meanwhile, Democrat Lisa Malkie Vider declared victory over Republican State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick in the 9th Senate District. Vider focused on health care affordability, property taxes, school funding, first responders and combating antisemitism.
Democratic Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages defeated Republican Kadeem M. Brown in the 3rd Legislative District, which includes Malverne and Lakeview. Solages emphasized roads, flooding, housing affordability, an Elmont community center and immigrant services.
In the 5th Legislative District, which includes West Hempstead, Democratic Legislator Olena Nicks defeated Republican Moshe Hill. Nicks focused on traffic safety, housing affordability, property taxes, and homelessness.
