Nassau County, NY, posts faster results as Democrats lead early legislative counts
The gist
Nassau County, New York, reported initial results showing Democratic incumbents leading in several legislative districts.
Control of the county's 11-to-8 GOP majority is at stake.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Nassau County primary results included Alyson R. McCullough (R) at 11,473 votes (51%) over Cheryl Plaugher (R) at 10,938 (49%) in County Commission District 4, with 100% of precincts reporting.
- Nov 3, 2026Shortly before 11 p.m., initial Nassau County results showed Democratic incumbents leading in seven legislative districts and in the 16th District, where the incumbent did not seek reelection; at least five other districts with Republican incumbents were tight.
- Nov 3, 2026Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for governor, lost to Gov. Kathy Hochul; the AP called the race at 9 p.m. as polls closed, and Blakeman conceded.