Republicans Projected to Hold Majority in Nassau County Legislature
With about 76% of the countywide votes in, the Nassau County Legislature is likely to remain in Republican hands, with an anticipated split of 11 Republicans and 8 Democrats.
The current Legislature has a Republican majority with an 11-7 split, but one seat is vacant after former District 15 legislator John Ferretti left to become Hempstead town supervisor. Prior to the vacancy, Republicans held a 12-7 majority.
After Tuesday night's election, Democrats flipped one seat – District 14. The Nassau County Legislature has 19 legislators representing 19 districts.
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Author's summary: Republicans keep majority in Nassau County.