In the race for New York's Congressional District, with six percent of the estimated vote in, Democrat Thomas suozzi is leading with 65.1 percent of the vote, while Republican Mazie Phillip has 34.9 percent of the vote. Thomas suozzi currently has 7,586 votes, which puts him roughly 3,500 votes ahead of Phillip, who has just over 4,000 votes remaining to be counted.
However, it is important to note that these results are based on early votes, primarily from Queens County, which is known to be a Democratic stronghold. Moreover, early votes tend to lean Democratic. Thus, these numbers might not necessarily reflect the final outcome of the election.
It is crucial to point out that these early votes were counted quickly since New York allows early votes to be counted ahead of time, although they cannot be released until after the election. In contrast, some states do not permit early votes to be counted until the polls close.
The District consists of various areas, including Queens County and Nassau County. Queens County is predominantly Democratic, while Nassau County leans more towards the Republican Party. So far, all the votes reported are from Queens County, indicating that more results from Nassau County are yet to come.
In Glen Cove, New York, two tables have reported the numbers, showing Thomas suozzi with 202 votes and Phillip with 142 votes. The remaining tabulations from the third table are still pending. These numbers, however, may change as more precincts report and as early voting results from Nassau County are included.
Republicans have expressed concern about voter turnout, citing a low turnout due to adverse weather conditions, specifically a snowstorm. They assert that their voters tend to vote on Election Day, and a decrease in turnout could impact their chances of winning. The GOP even invested in snowplows to clear the roads and facilitate voter access.
As the night progresses, both candidates' campaigns and their supporters are eagerly awaiting the remaining vote count. Currently, with only six percent of the vote reported, it is too early to draw any definitive conclusions about the final outcome of the election.
Overall, the race for New York's Congressional District is far from decided, with the potential for significant shifts in the numbers as more precincts and early voting results continue to be tallied in the coming hours.
