Broome County Democratic Chair comments on election results

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Democratic Chair released a statement on Wednesday after several local democrats were victorious during Tuesday's election.

According to broomevotes.com , Broome County Executive Jason Garnar was reelected to another term. Running opposed, Garnar received 56,698 votes.

District 123 Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo beat Republican Lisa O'Keefe with 58.97% of the vote while Lea Webb defeated Mike Sigler, maintaining her spot in the New York State Senate. Webb secured 34,453 votes to Sigler's 32,890.

In addition, Josh Riley came out on top in a rematch against incumbent Marc Molinaro in the most anticipated race in local politics. Riley will represent District 19 in Congress, narrowly beating Molinaro by less than 1,000 votes.

Democratic Chair Karen Beebe released the following statement:

"Last night, we celebrated important wins for Broome County. Reelection of county legislators, County Executive Jason Garnar, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Senator Lea Webb and election of Rebecca Rathmell to Binghamton City Council, city judges, and Josh Riley to Congress. Prop 1 passed in New York, enshrining abortion access and protecting New Yorkers from discrimination. Prop 2 in Binghamton passed, allowing for City Council Democrats to hold up human rights in our city. Those wins matter."

Beebe also commented on the results of the presidential election, calling Donald Trump a threat. Beebe voiced her personal concern and called on local Democrats to stay strong.

Beebe said the following:

"This morning, we feel the weight of the loss on a national level. A President Donald Trump is a threat to us all. While we feel deep despair and fear, we must also prepare to care for those who are first and most impacted. We must push back against the hatred that is emboldened by his leadership. We must plan for a better future to ensure we get this country back in four years and democracy continues. I'm ready to do this work alongside all of you, regardless of party affiliation or when you join us down the road. We must and we will do this – grieve, organize, act – together"

The results are not official until certified by the New York State Board of Elections.

Click here for a full list of unofficial election results.