Republicans won a state Senate seat in Brooklyn, according to unofficial election results Tuesday.
Former NYPD sergeant Stephen Chan handily defeated first-term Democratic incumbent Iwen Chu in Brooklyn's southern 17th District, which includes Dyker Heights, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Sunset Park.
With more than 90% of constituencies reporting, Mr Chan received 27,865 votes (55%) and Mr Chu received 22,5990 votes (45%).
Mr. Chu narrowly won the seat two years ago in a newly drawn district with a large Asian American electorate.
Chan is also an American ocean and education activist.
“We are thrilled to win a Republican seat in New York City and welcome the first Asian American Republican state senator to the conference,” said Robert Ortt, state Senate Republican minority leader. said.
“Tonight, Kings County overwhelmingly made their voices heard and demanded real change in state government,” Ortto said.
“I congratulate Steve Chan and his campaign on their victory and look forward to working with Senator Chan and other colleagues in the Republican conference to make New York safer and more affordable.” .
“Tonight, Kings County selected the best candidate. Our conference is ready to continue the work and we will not rest until it is done.”
In Queens' 11th District, 24-year Democratic incumbent Toby Stavisky is running against Republican Iatin Chu, founder of the Asia Wave Alliance, which advocates for meritocratic education, including maintaining admissions standards for specialized higher education institutions. He was re-elected against a strong challenge from Mr. Schools and school choices.
Mr. Stavisky, 85, received about 53% (46,604 votes) and Mr. Chu received 47% (41,576 votes).
Asian Americans currently make up about 40% of District 11, which includes College Point, Whitestone, Douglaston, Glen Oaks, Hollis Hills, Belrose Manor and Bay Terrace, Astoria, Oakland Gardens, and parts of Jamaica Hills. .
