Republicans Likely to Maintain Control of Nassau County Legislature
With approximately 76% of the countywide votes counted, the Nassau County Legislature is projected to stay under Republican control. The expected division is 11 Republicans to 8 Democrats.
Current Legislature Composition
The Legislature currently holds an 11-7 Republican majority. One seat is vacant following the departure of former District 15 legislator John Ferretti, who assumed the role of Hempstead town supervisor.
Recent Election Results
Before the vacancy, the Republicans held a 12-7 majority. However, Democrats succeeded in flipping one seat in District 14 during the recent election, narrowing the gap slightly.
Legislature Overview
The Nassau County Legislature consists of 19 seats, each representing a different district within the county.
"The Nassau County Legislature is comprised of 19 legislators representing the county’s 19 districts."
Author's summary: Republicans are set to keep a slim majority in the Nassau County Legislature, despite Democrats gaining one seat in the latest election.