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UPDATE Elections 2022: Nov. 8 Unofficial Results & Reaction to Statewide and North Bronx Races

VOTERS CAST THEIR ballots on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, at P.S. 15 Institute for Environmental Learning, located at 2195 Andrews Avenue North in the University Heights section of The Bronx.
Photo by Julian Roberts-Grmela

After the polls closed on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the New York City Board of Elections released the initial, unofficial results of the general elections, based on a percentage of returned poll site scanners. These initial results cover both early votes and election day votes. Absentee and overseas ballots still have to be counted, as do the remaining scanners.

 

Below is a summary of the unofficial results to date of the main Statewide and North Bronx races.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for governor based on early voting and election votes as of Nov. 8, 2022 at 9 p.m. (poll closure).
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado, led on Election Night after poll closure with 381,136 votes over the 127,219 votes won by Republican gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Lee Zeldin (NY-1) and Republican lieutenant gubernatorial candidate, Alison Esposito.

 

By 10.45 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Hochul and Delgado’s lead had stretched to 1,136,771 votes to Zeldin and Esposito’s 498,027 votes. Hochul later declared victory, tweeting, “I’m deeply honored to be elected Governor of the State of New York.”

 

During her Election Night victory speech, the governor, who assumed the role when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal in August 2021, as reported, said, “You made me the first woman ever elected to be the governor of New York,” and later referenced the breaking of glass ceilings and barriers. “I’m not here to make history,” Hochul later said. “I’m here to make a difference.”

 

Mayor Eric Adams was quick to congratulate his colleague, writing, “History has been made! Congratulations to my partner in governing, @GovKathyHochul, on becoming the first woman elected to be governor of New York. Tonight, women and girls across the Empire State have seen another glass ceiling shattered — and the best is yet to come.”

 

As reported, the mayor had been questioned earlier on Election Day about his apparent ties to a PAC which reportedly donated to Hochul’s opponent in the gubernatorial race. Adams denied the suggestion that he knew anything about the donation.

 

Meanwhile, outgoing State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (S.D. 34) had a message for Zeldin, who later conceded the race on Wednesday.

Zeldin wrote, “Congratulations @KathyHochul on her election to a full term.” He added, “This once in a generation campaign was a very close margin in the bluest of states. If not for the dedicated, hard work of grassroots volunteers & supporters, this incredibly close race wouldn’t have been possible.”

 

Later, in response to Hochul’s declaration of victory, Housing Justice for All campaign coordinator, Cea Weaver, released a statement, saying, “While Gov. Hochul may have pulled out a victory, the fact that the results were in doubt until the very end is a damning statement on the politics of moderation. Hochul’s willingness to do the bidding of wealthy real estate donors and turn a blind eye to the suffering of everyday New Yorkers nearly cost her this election. Choosing rich donors over working class tenants has never and will never be a winning strategy.”

The statement continued, “Hochul owes her victory to the tenacity of progressive voters who refused to hand over the reins of our state to a diehard Trump ally and organized tirelessly to win this election – even while disagreeing with many of her views. Gov. Hochul must now dedicate her first elected term to delivering for the working families who voted for her: protections for tenants struggling with high rents and eviction, programs that would help families permanently overcome homelessness, and a real plan to build safe and affordable housing for all.”

 

Weaver said the the worst thing Hochul could do now would be to buy into what he called Zeldin’s lies about public safety or allow them to define her second term. “We don’t keep us safe by locking up as many people as possible,” he said. “We keep us safe by investing in the public services families need to succeed: quality housing, good schools, neighborhoods where children can play. Gov. Hochul must seize this moment and advance a bold agenda for all New Yorkers – not just a wealthy few.”

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for governor based on early voting and election votes as of Nov. 8, 2022 at 22.45 p.m. with the majority of voting scanners counted. 
Source: NYC Board of Elections

The New York City Charter School Center later congratulated Hochul on her victory, writing, “We congratulate Gov. Kathy Hochul on her historic victory and look forward to supporting her efforts to lift the cap on charter schools – a key issue she supported on the campaign trail – and working together to ensure children in every neighborhood have access to great public education options.”

 

The center added, “New York has long been a national model for how charter and district schools can work together to serve all students, many of whom are still recovering from the academic impacts of the pandemic, and we are excited to continue this important work with Gov. Hochul.”

 

Norwood News had previously reported on some offensive and derogatory signs referencing the governor seen at a rally in The Bronx on Oct. 29.

 

Democratic incumbent, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer led with 397,109 votes over his nearest rival, Republican and Conservative Party candidate, Joe Pinion, who won 109,827 votes as of poll closure on Election Night.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for U.S. Senate race based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.50 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Schumer’s lead had stretched to 1,191,688 votes to Pinion’s 424,256 votes.

Earlier on Election Day, Schumer said the general election was one of the most important elections of our lifetime.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for U.S. Senate race based on early voting and election votes as of 10.50 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Democratic incumbent, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, led with 380,787 votes as of poll closure on Election Night over the 120, 232 votes won by Republican candidate, Michael Henry.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for attorney general based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.50 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, James’s lead had stretched to 1,141,137 votes to Henry’s 460,883 votes and James declared victory.

 

She wrote on Twitter, “New York, it has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Attorney General, and I am proud that you re-elected me to serve for four more years. Today, New Yorkers showed what our state is made of.”

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for attorney general based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, led as of poll closure on Election Night with 381,792 votes over the 113,904 votes won by Republican/Conservative candidate, Paul Rodriguez.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for State comptroller based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.45 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, DiNapoli’s lead had stretched to 1,137,152 votes over Rodriguez’s 444,125 votes.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for State comptroller based on early voting and election votes as of 10.45 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In the general election for redrawn Senate District 33, which as reported, will encompass, effective Jan. 1, 2023, some or all of the neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Fordham Manor, Fordham Heights, Pelham Parkway, Belmont, Tremont, Morris Park, Van Nest, Allerton, Pelham Parkway, Spuyten Duyvil, Fieldston, Riverdale and North Riverdale, Woodlawn Cemetery and Van Cortlandt Park, Democratic Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33), who also ran on the Working Families Party ticket, ran unopposed, winning 90.4 percent of votes from Democrats and 8.68 percent from Working Family Party voters as of poll closure on Election Night.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn S.D. 33 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Rivera had won 29,182 (99.19 percent) of all votes.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn S.D. 33 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.55 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022. Source: NYC Board of Elections

The senator had been out campaigning for Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier on Election Day, saying, “Out with the fabulous Bronx @NYWFP (New York Working Families Party) reminding people to get out the vote in this critical election for @KathyHochul on Row D and to #VOTEWFP  – 405 hours left!!”

 

 

As previously reported, Rivera has served in [the existing] senate district 33 for 11 years, since he beat former Sen. Pedro Espada, who was previously convicted of fraud. Rivera won his Democratic primary campaign over challenger, Miguelina Camilo, despite not receiving the backing of the all-powerful Bronx Democratic Party in his senate race, a factor that overshadowed much of the primary election season.

 

In the general election for redrawn Senate District 34, which will cover the neighborhoods of Westchester Square, City Island, Ferry Point, Pelham Bay, Parkchester, Clason Point, Throggs Neck, Country Club, Castle Hill, Soundview and parts of Morris Park, Pelham Parkway and Eastchester, Democratic Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 80) led with 70.7 percent of the vote on Election Night after poll closure, and is poised to succeed incumbent, State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, who will finish her term at the end of the year.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn Senatorial District 34 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Republican Party and Conservative Party candidate, Samantha Zherka, won 27.10 percent as of poll closure on Election Night.

 

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Fernandez’s lead had dropped to 64.74 percent of the vote to Zherkin’s 35.16 percent but she later declared victory in the race, as reported.

 

The assemblywoman released a statement on Election Night, saying, I’m proud to share this victory for the people of The Bronx and Westchester with our community. I’m proud of the incredible work our campaign has accomplished to elevate the voices of the people of the 34th District, and I promise to keep the people of District 34 at the focus of everything I do in the State Senate.”

 

She went on to say that the victory was an achievement, not just for her, but for the Latino community of Westchester. “I’m proud to be the first Latina, and person of color, to represent State Senate District 34, and to lead in a way that reflects the incredibly diverse fabric of this district.”

 

She continued, Now more than ever, we need legislators that are public servants first. For over ten years, I have devoted myself to serving the community and working at every level of government to find solutions for the biggest issues facing the area. Our campaign made fighting for climate resiliency, stronger local business and improved transit access a priority. We engaged directly with thousands of voters and listened to the needs of the community, reaching every neighborhood that makes up District 34.”

 

Fernandez said that Election Night was about so much more than one campaign, or winning one seat. “It’s about keeping responsive leadership in Albany to fight for State Senate District 34. I’ve been proud to work towards that over the course of this year, and I will continue that transparent and responsive leadership as your next State Senator. This victory belongs to all of us.”

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn Senatorial District 34 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.55 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022. Source: NYC Board of Elections

As reported, Fernandez decided to run to represent redrawn Senate District 34, when Biaggi announced she was running for Congress in New York’s 17th congressional district, against Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney who represents New York’s current 18th congressional district. Maloney won the Democratic congressional primary in NY-17 in August and Biaggi later campaigned with Maloney ahead of the general election.

 

According to Westchester County Board of Elections, based on the initial unofficial results of the NY-17 race on Election Night, Maloney led with 53 percent of the vote as of poll closure, over his nearest rival, Republican/Conservative, Mike Lawlor, who won 47 percent of the vote.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 17th Congressional District based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: Westchester Board of Elections

However, by Wednesday morning, the split had shifted in favor of Lawlor, and Maloney reportedly conceded to the Republican candidate, putting the Democrats’ control of Congress in more jeopardy.

Biaggi has since launched a campaign to replace Jay S. Jacobs as the State Democratic Party chair, the inference being that he and others in senior positions within the party did not do enough from a leadership standpoint to prevent some of the losses incurred by NY Democrats in the latest general election.

 

Jacobs served as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee from 2009 through 2012, and returned to the post in 2019. He is the first New York State Democratic chair to hold the position twice.

 

Fernandez previously worked as the Bronx regional representative for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and with former assemblyman and city councilman, Mark Gjonaj.

 

In the general election for redrawn Senate District 31, which will encompass, effective Jan. 1, 2023, most of northern Manhattan, including Inwood, Hudson Heights, Fort George and Washington Heights, and also the Bronx neighborhoods of Marble Hill, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, and Morris Heights, Democratic Sen. Robert Jackson (S.D. 31) led on Election Night as of poll closure with 89.14 percent of vote over Republican candidate, Donald Skinner’s 10.59 percent.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn Senatorial District 31 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Jackson’s lead had stretched to 85.04 percent of the vote Skinner’s 14.77 percent.

 

Reacting to the results, Jackson said, “I am grateful to all whom came out to vote and helped deliver Democratic leadership to NYS. I am especially excited to represent a district that keeps Northern Manhattan and now includes parts of the west Bronx. Whether it’s constituent services or good policy, I plan to show up for all constituents in every pocket of the 31st Senate District.”

 

He added, “During the campaign, I heard about the many issues top of mind for New Yorkers: education, affordable housing, quality of life issues, access to health care, a healthy environment, and reliable and safe transportation. My office looks forward to hearing more when we kick off a series of listening tours in the Bronx in the very near future. I’m fired up and ready to go!”

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn Senatorial District 31 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.55 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In the general election for redrawn Senate District 36, which will encompass, effective Jan. 1, 2023, Mount Vernon and the Bronx neighborhoods of Woodlawn, Wakefield, Eastchester, Co-op City, Williamsbridge and Baychester, Bronx Democratic Party chair and State Sen. Jamaal Bailey (S.D. 36) ran unopposed and at poll closure on Election Night, had received 99.59 percent (12,882 votes) of all votes.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn Senatorial District 36 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Bailey’s had won 34,308 votes (99.5 percent of total votes).

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in redrawn Senatorial District 36 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.55 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In New York’s redrawn 16th Congressional District general election, which largely covers the Mount Vernon section of Westchester County but incorporates the Bronx neighborhood of Wakefield, Democratic incumbent, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) led with 94.32 percent of the vote on Election Night as of poll closure, in terms of the Wakefield part of the district, over Republican opponent, Miriam Flisser, who won 5.65 percent of the vote.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 16th Congressional District based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022. Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Bowman’s lead had dropped to 92.26 percent of the vote to Flisser’s 7.69 percent.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 16th Congressional District based on early voting and election votes as of 10.55 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Meanwhile, in terms of the Westchester section of the district, the congressman won 61 percent of the vote over the 39 percent won by his opponent, Republican, Miriam Flisser.

 

By Wednesday morning, Bowman’s lead had stretched to 65 percent and media outlets began calling the race in his favor.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 16th Congressional District covering Mount Vernon based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: Westchester County Board of Elections

In New York’s redrawn 13th Congressional District, which covers a large strip of Northern Manhattan, including Washington Heights and Inwood, and parts or all of the Bronx neighborhoods of University Heights, Morris Heights, Marble Hill, Fordham Manor, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge and Kingsbridge Heights, incumbent Democrat, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) ran unopposed, and as of poll closure on Election Night, had won 31,954 votes (98.82 percent of the total vote).

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 13th Congressional District based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022. Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Espaillat had won 108,290 votes (98.91 percent of the total votes).

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 13th Congressional District based on early voting and election votes as of 10.55 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In New York’s 14th congressional district, which covers parts of Queens and some or all of the Bronx neighborhoods of Hunts Point, Clason Point, Castle Hill, Pelham Parkway, Baychester, Country Club, Unionport, Schuylerville, Throggs Neck, City Island, Parkchester, Co-Op City and Eastchester, Democratic incumbent, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led with 76.4 percent of the vote on Election Night as of poll closure, over the 21.41 percent won by Republican, Tina Forte.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 14th Congressional District based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022. Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Ocasio-Cortez’s lead had dropped to 70.27 percent of the total vote over Forte’s 27.61 percent.

 

NBC News declared the incumbent the projected winner on Election Night, writing, “BREAKING: Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins re-election to the U.S. House in New York’s 14th Congressional District, NBC News projects.” 

 

On Wednesday, the congresswoman thanked her supporters, writing, “Thank you to all the campaign organizers, volunteers, staff, small dollar donors, grassroots candidates, and voters who worked so hard for a better future last night. Campaigning is relentless, all-encompassing work. None of this happens without you. You are so appreciated.” 

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in New York’s 14th Congressional District based on early voting and election votes as of 10.55 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In Assembly District 80, which includes parts of the Norwood, Allerton, Bedford Park, Morris Park, Mosholu Parkway, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Gardens and Van Nest neighborhoods, Democrat, John Zaccaro Jr. led with 67.79 percent of the vote on Election Night at poll closure over Republican, Phyllis “Tiz” Nastasio, who won 32.07 percent of the vote. Nastasio had been formally backed by local political group, the Northwest Bronx Democrats, who number about 1,700 members.

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in Assembly District 80 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 10.55 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Zaccaro Jr.’s lead had stretched to 68.55 percent of the total vote, over Nastasio’s 31.35 percent.

 

On Wednesday morning, with a further increase to 69.28 percent, the Democrat tweeted, “While an official statement is forthcoming I wanted to take a moment to say — Thank you! I’m feeling a great deal of emotions right now but most of all gratitude and humility for the privilege and honor to serve the community and Borough I’ve called home. Team JZ — we did it!”

 

On Nov. 10, Anthony Rivieccio, campaign manager for Nastasio, released a press release, which read in part, “We congratulate John Zaccaro on his victory and becoming the new assemblyman. While both happy yet disappointed with the results, that should not deflect from the hard work of candidate, Phyllis Nastasio. Even yesterday, she was attending a community meeting while some of us are still resting and the Demo—-rats jumped on an airplane to Puerto Rico, via SOMOS.”

 

He continued, “We want to thank, in particular, all of the community leaders who put themselves out there for Phyllis, understanding that for us, it was not Democrat or Republican, it was about quality of life, something that we determined fell of the earth of Natalia Fernandez’s agenda, not this year but four years ago.”

Rivieccio added, “2023, going forward, we hope John heard those concerns. I have known John for two decades. I do believe he’s a good listener. We’ll see soon if he’s a good executioner. While losing 69-31, based on two years prior, that’s a 42 percent increase in discontentment on what’s going on in the Northeast / Central West Bronx. We hope John is listening real good.” Rivieccio appeared to be referring to the latest election results in the A.D. 80 race of Northwest Bronx Democrats-backed candidate, Nastasio, versus the results two years ago, when the local political group backed Republican, Gene DeFrancis, over incumbent, Fernandez.

He said as the club, of which he is the founder, is now moving on with full executive authority under club president, Sheila Sanchez. “As many know, after over 20 years in political circles, it is time to allow people 20 years younger to rise up and lead, and it is now my time to retire to allow those things to happen,” Rivieccio said. “On Dec. 31, regarding Northwest Bronx Democrats, that will happen and it will start with Milenia [Marias].” Milenia Marias is the Facebook user name for Northwest Bronx Democrats club president, Sanchez.

Rivieccio concluded, “Whether Democrat or Republican, we have tried hard to represent what this page represents and in my opinion, the same atmosphere as 1993, when Democrats were fighting [with] each other and a 3-road party was created, “a fusion party” to allow people of all affiliations to have collective conversations and hopefully collective solutions. Today, it’s called The Independence Party.”

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in Assembly District 80 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

As reported, according to Bronx Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81), voters across the State of New York, when registering as independent, unaffiliated voters, have long been left confused by the term, “The Independence Party.”  A new bill (A1819A) sponsored by Dinowitz (A.D. 81) and Hudson Valley State Sen. James Skoufis (S.D. 39), which is now law, will prohibit the words “independence” and “independent” from being used in the names of political parties in New York.

 

New York has an existing list of words that are prohibited from use by political parties, including “American,” “United States,” “National,”, “New York State,” and “Empire State.” Representatives for Dinowitz and Skoufis said the intent of this list is to ensure that voters are not confused by party names when registering to vote or when casting their ballot.

 

However, media reports have revealed that a substantial number of would-be, unaffiliated voters mistakenly registered to vote as part of The Independence Party, when their intention was actually to register as independent, unaffiliated voters.

 

Reacting to the bill’s passage, Dinowitz said, “Our number one priority when conducting elections should be to provide clear and accurate information to voters. For an organized political party to call themselves ‘Independence,’ when in reality they are frequently working hand-in-hand with major political parties, I just think that’s not right.”

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in Assembly District 81 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In Assembly District 81, which includes much of the Northwest Bronx neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Woodlawn, Wakefield, Riverdale, Fieldston, North Riverdale, Kingsbridge, and Van Cortlandt Village, Democrat incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) led with  77.43 percent of the vote on Election Night at poll closure over his nearest rival, Working Family Party candidate, Jessica Altagracia Woolford, who won 13.82 percent of the vote. Kevin Pazmino, Republican/Conservative Party candidate, won 8.58 percent of the vote as of poll closure.

 

By 11 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Dinowitz’s lead had stretched to 75.5 percent of the total vote, over the 14.2 percent won by Altagracia Woolford and the 10.14 percent won by Pazmino.

 

The assemblyman had been campaigning in Norwood on Election Day, and had cited the “great energy” in the neighborhood for Hochul as the governor and for Zaccaro Jr. as the next assembly member for A.D. 80.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in Assembly District 81 based on early voting and election votes as of 11 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Altagracia Woolford tweeted her thanks to her Working Family Party supporters on Wednesday morning, following a slight jump to 3,376 votes from her previous 3,285.

 

 

In Assembly District 78, Democrat, George Alvarez, led with 83.69 percent of the vote over the 15.84 percent of votes won by Republican/Conservative, Michael J Dister.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in Assembly District 78 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

By 11 p.m. on Election Night, with the majority of scanners reported, Alvarez’s lead had stretched to 80.37 percent of the total vote, over the 19.33 percent won by Dister.

 

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE IN the A.D. 78 general election on Nov. 8, 2022, and projected winner, George Alvarez, campaigns for Gov. Kathy Hochul, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) ahead of poll closure on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022.
Photo courtesy of George Alvarez

Alvarez had earlier tweeted ahead of poll closures on Election Day, “My choice is clear. To keep moving NY forward, let’s re-elect my good friend, @KathyHochul. Kathy has invested unprecedented dollars into our Public Safety, Mental Health and Education. Kathy Gets Things Done. @RepEspaillat

 

When we asked Alvarez what his priorities were for A.D. 78 before his Democratic Primary last June, he said, “Improving and expanding access to education for our children, making our streets safer from crime, especially gun violence, raising the quality of life for everyone,” he replied. “This means ensuring our community in The Bronx receives its fair share of services, as much as any other part of our City and State.”

 

Reacting to the latest general election results on Wednesday, Nov. 9, Alvarez told Norwood News, “I’m thankful to the voters of the 78th District who trusted me and elected me as their assemblyman.” He added, “I’m also thankful for the hundreds of volunteers and supporters who joined me in my journey to the Assembly. I look forward to working everyday to amplify the voices of my constituents, and helping resolve the issues that affect our communities.”

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in Assembly District 78 based on early voting and election votes as of 11 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In the election for justice of the Supreme Court 12th Judicial District, Democrats ran unopposed. Myrna Socorro won 35.48 percent of the vote, Fidel Gomez won 31.89 percent, and Connie Morales won 31.99 percent.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for Justice of the Supreme Court 12th Judicial District based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In the election for judge of the Civil Court Bronx County, Democrats topped the polls. Michele Davila won 22.82 percent of the vote, Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor won 23.30 percent, Sophia Hershman won 20.11 percent and Cynthia Isales won 19.56 percent.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election for Judge of the Civil Court – Bronx County, based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

In the election for Judge of the Civil Court District 1st Municipal Court District Bronx, it was a similar outcome with Democrat, Taisha Chambers, winning 76.43 percent of the vote over Republican/Conservative, Lucianna Locorotondo, who won 23.5 percent of the vote.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of the general election in Assembly District 78 based on early voting and election votes as of poll closure on Nov. 8, 2022.
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Regarding Ballot Proposal 1, an amendment to the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, as of 10.50 p.m. on Election Night, 1,145,757 voters (the majority) had voted yes to the proposal.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of Proposal 1 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.50 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Regarding Ballot Proposal 2, a question regarding the addition of a statement of values to guide government, as of 10.50 p.m. on Election Night, 996,288 voters (the majority) had voted yes to the proposal.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of Proposal 2 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.50 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Regarding Ballot Proposal 3, a question regarding the establishment of a racial equity office, plan and commission, as of 10.50 p.m. on Election Night, 956,962 voters (the majority) had voted yes to the proposal.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of Proposal 3 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.50 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022
Source: NYC Board of Elections

Regarding Ballot Proposal 4, to measure the true cost of living, as of 10.50 p.m. on Election Night,1,121,103 voters (the majority) had voted yes to the proposal.

 

THE LATEST INITIAL unofficial results of Proposal 4 based on early voting and election votes as of 10.50 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022
Source: NYC Board of Elections

 

 

 

 

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