NY: Michael Giangregorio (R) wins special election to county legislature
Michael Giangregorio will succeed Steve Rhoads on the Nassau County legislature, earning 59 percent of the Tuesday’s special election vote. When he takes office after the election is fully certified Giangregorio will allow Republicans to maintain their firm control over the chamber.
“I’m honored to be representing the people of the 19th district of Nassau County,” Giangregorio said upon winning. “I’ve met so many people through campaigning and I look forward to meeting many more of my constituents and representing everyone — and being a voice for those who may not have one in government.”
Rhoads leaves this seat the way he found it — through a special election. The district it represents spans from a portion of Freeport, starting at Woodcleft Avenue, all the way to Seaford. It includes the southern parts of Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore and Merrick.
Rhoads first won the seat in 2015 when Legislator Dave Denenberg, a Democrat, resigned after being convicted of mail fraud. Rhoads exit was much more dignified: he was elected to the state Senate, defeating incumbent John Brooks in last November’s general election.
Rhoads — a personal injury lawyer at the time — won the special election over Rita Kestenbaum, and quickly became enormously popular in his district. He was known for his grassroots, door-to-door interactions with constituents.
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