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WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2014. November 5, 2014:

With 100% of Tuesday ballots counted, last night trends held up, returning Nita Lowey to Congress with a 59% to 41% margin over her challenger, Chris Day in the 17th Congressional District.

Andrea Stewart Cousins defeated Robert Foti to win reelection to White Plains 35th New York State Senate district, by a 2 to 1 margin of votes, 39,466 to 14,526, though Foti did not actively campaign.

George Latimer held on to his lead late election night over Joe Dillon, finishing with 36,619 votes to Mr. Dillon’s 33,488, the Latimer margin  declining to 52% to48%.

Joe Dillon of Yonkers has conceded the close race for New York State Senate’s 37th District. He called to congratulate Senator George Latimer for a spirited campaign, and lauded Latimer’s joining him in an extensive number of debate appearances, which Dillon said was “a testament to the regard we both share for the people of this district and it was healthy for the election process.”

Said Dillon:

“I have spoken to George Latimer and wished him all the best going forward. My family joins me in expressing my deep gratitude for the support of all those who embraced our campaign.  Our everlasting friendship and appreciation goes well beyond this election.”

“In three short months we rose from obscurity to come within four points of unseating a deeply entrenched incumbent, and we did it focusing strictly on the issues of most concern to our community.  We held our campaign to the highest standard because that’s what voters deserve, and I am very proud about that.”

“I hope that George will consider the support echoed by the people for term limits, tax relief, ethics reform and an overhaul of school funding. While Mr. Latimer has won, the people have made it clear that they want change, and their voices deserve to be heard; no matter their station, and regardless of party.”

With all Election Districts reporting, the unofficial Board of Elections count confirmed Democratic City Committee vote totals, reported by WPCNR early Wednesday morning on the Common Council Special Election.

Ms. Nadine Hunt-Robinson finished by sweeping 39 of 46 Election Districts, defeating Terence Guerriere, 7,110 votes to 4,793, a 60% to 40% margin.