Democrats have made gains in both the Suffolk and Nassau County Legislatures, with one Republican incumbent being unseated in Suffolk and an open seat being claimed in Nassau.
“In Suffolk County, when we get knocked down, we get right back up and we’re ready to fight,” said Suffolk Democratic chairman Richard Schaffer.
No other incumbents appeared to be ousted in either county, although results were not yet conclusive in Nassau's 9th district.
Author's summary: Democrats pick up seats in legislatures.