While some NY State Senate races were too close to call as of Wednesday morning, Democrats appeared to maintain at least 40 seats in the body, two shy of the veto-proof supermajority. The party seems likely to maintain a supermajority in the Assembly.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2022.While some New York State Senate races were too close to call as of Wednesday morning, Democratsin the body, two shy of the veto-proof supermajority but well beyond what they needed to maintain firm control of the body.
Of the 150 Assembly seats, Republicans seem poised to gain anywhere between four and seven seats, according to party officials from both sides of the aisle. Democrats, who had enjoyed a supermajority withmembers, seemed likely to maintain a supermajority there, even with the loss of several seats.
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