With nearly all votes counted, Pam Panzenbeck is likely to win her third term as mayor, receiving 56.42% of the vote, according to the Nassau County Board of Elections.
She defeated Democratic candidate Marsha Silverman, although the vote totals are not yet official due to pending absentee ballots.
Despite Silverman's loss, Democrats achieved a small victory as the city council is expected to remain evenly divided with three Democrats and three Republicans.
Absentee ballots would likely be trickling in and that the vote totals had not yet been made official.
The initial results had suggested a 4-2 Republican majority, but the final outcome appears to be a split council.
Author's summary: Panzenbeck wins mayor election.