Here’s A Breakdown Of Your Local Primary Results
The election results are in for the primary elections which took place on Tuesday, September 13. All races in our immediate neighborhood involved Democratic candidates. Republicans in our area are running uncontested, so they will face the Dems in the November 8 general elections.
Democratic candidate Robert Carroll won the State Assembly District 44 with an eye-popping 90% of the vote. Carroll was heavily endorsed, including Assemblymember Jim Brennan, who has held the position for 32 years. Council Member Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James also threw their support behind Carroll.
Here are all of your local election results. You can view election results throughout New York City here.
State Assembly District 44 (Much of Park Slope, South Slope, and Windsor Terrace)
Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates (100% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Robert C. Carroll, 90% (5,536 votes)
R. M. Curry-Smithson, 5.4% (333 votes)
Troy Odendhal, 4.6% (281 votes)
State Senate District 25 (Much of the Gowanus neighborhood)
Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates (100% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Velmanette Montgomery (incumbent), 69.1% (10,006 votes)
Michael Cox, 30.9% (4,471 votes)
Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party, 3rd Municipal Court District (100% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Susan Quirk, 70.3% (4,827)
Edward Irizarry, 29.7% (2,043)
Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party, 5th Municipal Court District (100% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Rachel E. Freier, 40.9% (4,730)
Jill Epstein, 34.5% (3,993 votes)
Morton M. Avigdor, 24.5% (2,835 votes)
Civil Court Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party (99.7% of the precincts reporting)
Winner: Odessa Kennedy, 51.9% (34,361 votes)
Consuelo M. Melendez, 48.1% (31,807)
Upcoming: General Elections on Tuesday, November 8
State Assembly District 44 (Much of Park Slope, South Slope, and Windsor Terrace)
Robert C. Carroll, Democrat will face Glenn Nocera, Republican
State Senate District 25 (Much of the Gowanus neighborhood)
Velmanette Montgomery (Democrat) will face Mamie Rose (Republican)
Here’s some other important information that will help you cast your vote:
- Find out where your polling site is with this locator.
- There are a number of other races in Brooklyn for judge’s seats. Enter your address here to see a sample ballot. The New York Campaign Finance Board also has a voter guide.
- Know your rights! You are not required to show photo identification in order to vote. Learn more about your rights as a voter here.
If you have any questions, visit the Board of Elections FAQ page, or contact them directly at 1-866-868-3692.