Nassau County voters delivered a decisive verdict Tuesday: Republicans remain firmly in control.
With 76% of precincts reporting by early Wednesday, incumbent County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman declared victory over Democratic challenger Seth I. Koslow, capping a night of sweeping GOP wins across countywide offices and a reinforced majority in the County Legislature.
Turnout reached approximately 260,000 ballots — a strong showing for an off-year election in a county of 1.3 million residents — and early voting data revealed a key Republican edge: nearly 5,000 more GOP ballots cast during the nine-day early voting period.
County Executive: Blakeman Wins Second Term
- Bruce A. Blakeman (R, C) – 55% (142,484 votes)
- Seth I. Koslow (D, M) – 45% (114,052 votes)
Blakeman, who narrowly defeated Laura Curran in 2021, expanded his margin significantly this cycle. Speaking to supporters at the Coral House in Baldwin, he credited his win to a focus on public safety, fiscal discipline, and local control.
“The people of Nassau County spoke loud and clear,” Blakeman said. “They want leadership that fights for them — not Albany, not Washington.”
Koslow, a first-term county legislator, ran on transparency and accountability, pledging an audit of Nassau University Medical Center spending. He conceded shortly after midnight, vowing to continue pressing for reform from the minority bench.
Full Countywide Sweep for Republicans
| Office | Winner | Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| District Attorney | Anne T. Donnelly (R, C) | 55% |
| County Comptroller | Elaine R. Phillips (R, C) | 55% |
| County Clerk | Maureen C. O’Connell (R, C) | 57% |
All three incumbents — seasoned public servants with decades in office — fended off Democratic challengers with near-identical margins, signaling broad voter satisfaction with the current administration.
County Legislature: GOP Holds 12-7 Majority
Despite Democratic hopes of flipping seats in growing, diverse districts, Republicans defended their supermajority:
- Held: Districts 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19
- Democratic Holds: Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 14, 16
- Closest Race: District 16 – Arnold Drucker (D) leads by 54%-46%
Notable wins included James Kennedy (R) in District 19 with 72%, and Howard Kopel (R) in District 7 with 73% — both in deep-red enclaves.
Town-by-Town Highlights
Town of Hempstead
- Supervisor: John R. Ferretti (R) – 53%
- Town Clerk: Kate Murray (R) – 57%
- Council: Split results — Dorothy Goosby (D) dominates District 1 with 75%
Town of North Hempstead
- Supervisor: Jennifer S. DeSena (R) – 54%
- Tight Clerk Race: Jason Lew (D) and Ragini Srivastav (R) tied at 50%-50%
Town of Oyster Bay
- Supervisor: Joseph S. Saladino (R) – 66%
- Town Clerk: Richard LaMarca (R) – 64%
City of Glen Cove
- Mayor: Pamela D. Panzenbeck (R) – 56%
City of Long Beach (54% reporting)
- Top 3 council seats projected for Reinhart, Johnson, Ennis (R)
Why the Red Wave?
Political observers point to a combination of factors:
- Early Voting Surge – Republicans outpaced Democrats by thousands in early turnout.
- Trump Effect – Blakeman’s endorsement from President Trump energized the base.
- Local Issues Dominated – Property taxes, crime, and school funding topped voter concerns.
- Incumbency Power – All countywide GOP officeholders had high name recognition and strong records.
Despite a 70,000-vote Democratic registration advantage, Nassau continues to vote red in local races — a trend dating back decades.
What’s Next?
- Absentee Ballots: Up to 15,000 remain uncounted; close races like North Hempstead Clerk could shift.
- Certification: Expected by mid-November.
- 2026 Implications: A strong GOP showing in Nassau sends a warning to Democrats eyeing the governor’s mansion.https://www.ndtv.com/
Bottom Line: The Nassau County elections results 2025 confirm one truth — in this Long Island battleground, suburban voters still trust Republicans to run the show.https://theinfohatch.com/moving-helena-forward-haley-mcknight-campaign/