Around 299,042 Bronxites had cast their vote in the general election on Nov. 4, as of poll closure at 9 p.m., with final numbers still to be counted, based on early votes and Election Day votes. Mail-in ballots are still to be counted.

 

Below is an overview of the unofficial results after poll closure of the presidential and main congressional and State races in the North Bronx.

 

Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald J. Trump with over 70% of the vote.

 

 

Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand led the U.S. Senate race with over 70% of the vote. Reacting to the results, the U.S. senator said, “This victory makes it absolutely clear that New Yorkers believe in a government that works, and that we must put people over politics. I am committed to finding common sense solutions, which is why I always reach across the aisle to find common ground, from delivering health benefits for first responders and veterans, to taking illegal guns off the street, to bringing down costs for New York families. New Yorkers believe in fundamental truths, like caring about our neighbors and treating others with kindness, decency and respect. That has been, and will continue to be, the hallmark of my public service.”

 

Gillibrand also addressed what she said was the historic, coordinated campaign she built with Gov. Kathy Hochul, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), who represents parts of Brooklyn, and NYS Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs. “I am so proud of the historic coordinated campaign we’ve built here in New York,” Gillibrand said. “Together with Gov. Hochul, Leader Jeffries, and Chair Jacobs, we have built a turnout machine never before seen in our state. The numbers are incredible: 1.3 million doors, 5 million calls and 23,000 volunteers. This is democracy in action, and I am confident we’re going to flip the necessary seats we need to take back the House majority for the Democratic Party.”

 

 

 

 

Democratic Congressman Adriano Espaillat led in NY-13 with over 85% of the vote.

 

 

Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez led in NY-14 with over 62% of the vote. The congresswoman’s team declared victory on Tuesday night, and Ocasio-Cortez later said, “Thank you to the people of The Bronx and Queens for re-electing me to another term in Congress. As a waitress, I never thought serving in Congress would ever be a reality. It will always remain the honor of my life to serve our community.”

 

It is the fourth term in Congress for the congresswoman since she burst onto the national scene, having caused a major upset in the Democratic Primary in 2018. Her campaign partnered with more than 50 civic groups, unions, and local elected officials, launched more than 160 canvasses and phone banks, and emailed and texted over 220,000 voters in New York to achieve the win, according to her team.

 

They also knocked over 130,000 doors, made over 139,000 phone calls, and sent over 250,000 texts to encourage voters to vote for both her and the Harris-Walz campaign on the Working Families Party ballot line.

 

They said the results of her campaign’s get-out-the-vote efforts were clear: despite a 26% drop in the number of Bronx residents who voted early this year, compared to 2020, early voting numbers are up in Ocasio-Cortez’s district. As of Nov. 4, they said 34,942 early votes had already been cast in the 14th Congressional District, compared to 20,907 in 2020 – a 67% increase. They said the congresswoman’s re-election follows her Democratic primary victory where she garnered 20,136 votes out of the 24,604 recorded ballots or 81.8% of the vote.

 

 

Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres led Republican/Conservative Gonzalo Duran, and Jose Vega of the LaRouche Party with 78% of the vote in NY-15. Earlier on Election Day, the congressman said, “Team Torres has been hard at work campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris and fighting for a House Democratic majority that will make Hakeem Jeffries the next Speaker of the House.

He added, “I am proud that I campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in swing states among Jewish swing voters in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. I am proud that Team Torres raised nearly $6 million in support of Congressional Democrats. I am proud that Team Torres co-led the Equality PAC, which has raised over $20 million in support of Congressional Democrats and which is poised to expand the ranks of LGBTQ representation in Congress to an extent not seen before.”

He continued, “To my fellow Democrats: We all have done our part. The greatest contribution that each of us can make lies in voting. When we vote, we win. And win we must for the sake of democracy, equality, and reproductive liberty.”

The congressman later declared victory on Election Night, writing, “I am honored to have been re-elected to a third term to the United States House of Representatives. Thank you to the people of NY15 in The Bronx for affording me the high honor of representing them in the United States Congress.”

 

Of the presidential race, Torres wrote on Election Night, “If Trump wins Georgia and North Carolina, then Vice President Harris’ path to 270 runs through the Blue Wall — Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Of the three states, which are all too close to call, the one causing me the most anxiety at the moment is the one to which the least attention is paid: Wisconsin.”

 

He added, “The combination of Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Wisconsin would yield 272 electoral votes for Trump. We cannot afford a single crack in the Blue Wall. Not one.”

 

 

Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer led with over 90% of the vote in NY-16.

 

 

 

 

Democratic State Sen. Robert Jackson (S.D. 31) in S.D. 31 with over 86% of the vote.

 

 

 

 

Democratic State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) led in S.D. 33 with over 74% of the vote.

 

 

 

 

Democratic State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez (S.D. 34) led with 68% of the vote in S.D. 34 with over 68% of the vote.

 

 

 

 

Democratic State Sen.Jamaal Bailey (S.D. 36), and Bronx Democratic Party chair, led Irene Estrada, who ran as a Republican, having previously run as a Democrat at City Council level with 92% of the vote in S.D. 36 with over 92% of the vote.

 

 

 

 

Democratic Assemblyman George Alvarez (A.D. 78) led with 75% based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in A.D. 78.

 

 

Democratic Assemblyman John Zaccaro Jr, (A.D. 80) led with 67% of the vote based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in A.D. 80.

 

 

Democratic Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) led with 77% of the vote based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in A.D. 81.

 

Democratic Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (A.D. 82) led with 68% of the vote based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in A.D. 82.

 

 

Democratic Assembly Majority Speaker Carl Heastie (A.D. 83) led with 88% of the vote based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in A.D. 83.

 

 

Democratic Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia (A.D. 86) led with 74% of the vote based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in A.D. 86.

 

 

 

 

Democratic Assemblywoman Karines Reyes (A.D. 87) led with 89% of the vote based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in A.D. 87.

 

Matthew Parker-Raso received 99% of the votes based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in the race for Judge in the Supreme Court – 12th District.

 

 

 

 

Eliezer Rodriguez led based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in the race for Judge of Civil Court – Bronx County.

 

 

Brenda L. Rivera led based on the unofficial results on Election Night, Nov. 5, after poll closure in the race for Judge for Civil Court – Municipal Court District 2.

 

 

 

Unofficial results for Proposition 1, a proposal to change the New York State Constitution after the NY State legislature passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in two consecutive legislative sessions, yielded a 77% Yes vote after poll closure.

 

Unofficial results for Proposition 2 yielded a 61% Yes vote after poll closure.

 

Unofficial results for Proposition 3 yielded a 55% Yes vote after poll closure.

 

Unofficial results for Proposition 4 yielded a 56% Yes vote after poll closure.

 

Unofficial results for Proposition 5 yielded a 57% Yes vote after poll closure.

 

Unofficial results for Proposition 6 yielded a 52% No vote after poll closure.

The Norwood polling site at P.S. 94 Kings College, located at 3530 Kings College Place, saw voters filing in and out throughout the day.
One voter who declined to be named but who has lived in Norwood his entire life told the Norwood News the voting process had been seamless, as reports started to come in later on Election Day of problems with machines at some Queens polling sites.

 

“Everything was easy and simple,” the voter said. “I didn’t have to wait long and didn’t have any issues with anything.” The voter said he voted for Kamala Harris for president. “I have daughters, so abortion was a big issue for me this cycle. I think she’ll do the best she can
to protect that right.”

As for the other races on the ballot, the voter added, “I supported the Democratic Party.” Over at the P.S. 56 Norwood Heights polling site, located at 341 East 207th Street, also in Norwood, Nathalie, a first-time voter, said while voting was new to her, it was a smooth process.
“I voted for Harris,” Nathalie said. “It was my first time voting so I was a little nervous, but there were no issues. I was in and out and I really do encourage everyone to go out and vote,” she added.

 

More reaction to follow.