Democrats pick up seats in both Suffolk and Nassau legislatures

Democrats Gain Seats in Suffolk and Nassau Legislatures

Democrats have made significant gains in both the Suffolk and Nassau County Legislatures, unseating a Republican incumbent in Suffolk and claiming an open seat in Nassau.

In Suffolk's 1st District, Democrat Greg Doroski defeated Republican Legis. Stark, securing the North Fork seat. Meanwhile, in Nassau, Democrats picked up an open seat.

According to Suffolk Democratic Chairman Richard Schaffer,

“In Suffolk County, when we get knocked down, we get right back up and we’re ready to fight.

No other incumbents were defeated in either county, although results were not yet final in Nassau's 9th district, where Republican Scott P. Strauss was leading Democrat Juleigh Chin.

Author's summary: Democrats gain seats in both counties.

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Newsday Newsday — 2025-11-05

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