Monica Martinez, for the Democrats and the Working Families Party in the 4th District, which represents Brentwood and Central Islip, landed 51.96% of the vote, compared to her Republican and Conservative challenger on the ballot, Teresa Bryant’s 40.39%.
Meanwhile, Democrat Siela Bynoe—the only other victor for the party across Long Island’s nine senate districts—became Long Island’s first black woman to serve in the State Senate with her Sixth District defeat over the Republican candidate Thomas Montefinise.
A member of the GOP-dominated Nassau County Legislature for the past decade, Bynoe defeated Assemblymember Taylor Darling in a Democratic primary in June after State Senator Kevin Thomas announced he would retire upon the conclusion of his term.
"Thank you to countless volunteers, our friends in labor and everyone who came out and voted today. I’m hopeful that we will win tonight and grateful for all the support our campaign has received," Bynoe said ahead of her victory on Tuesday night.