Nassau Republicans Lead Democrats in Early Voting, Data Reveals
Nassau County’s early voting results indicate a significant advantage for Republicans over Democrats. Data from the Board of Elections reveals that the Republican Party accounted for a substantial portion of ballots cast during the eight days of early voting.
Nassau County Voting Statistics
- Republicans: 39,100 votes
- Democrats: 34,300 votes
- Independents: 14,700 votes
Despite making up only 31% of active voters in Nassau, Republicans represented 43% of early voters. In contrast, independent voters accounted for 16% of the total.
Suffolk County Voting Trends
Suffolk County showed a different trend during early voting. The distribution of voters is nearly equal, with one-third of voters registered as Democrats, one-third as Republicans, and one-third as independents.
- Democratic votes: 20,950
- Republican votes: 17,500
- Independent votes: 10,600
Early Voting Insights
The last day for early voting was Sunday, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday. Voters can verify their polling locations via the New York State voter lookup tool.
Turnout for local elections in Nassau and Suffolk has typically been lower, with only 7% of voters in Nassau and 4% in Suffolk participating early. In New York City, 12% of active voters had cast their ballots by Saturday.
Historical Context
Historical voter turnout on Long Island shows averages of about 30% for local elections, compared to 70% during presidential elections. Pollster Mike Dawidziak emphasized that many residents are unaware of the upcoming elections, making local races less visible than those in New York City.
Key Races in Nassau County
Several critical races are taking place in Nassau County. Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman is challenging Democratic legislator Seth Koslow for the county executive post. Additionally, Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly is seeking reelection against Democrat Nicole Aloise, a fellow prosecutor.
Meanwhile, in Suffolk County, District Attorney Ray Tierney and Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. are both running uncontested. Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine has two years remaining before his reelection.
