Panzenbeck Projected to Win Glen Cove Mayoral Race
With nearly all votes counted in the City of Glen Cove, Pam Panzenbeck is expected to secure a third term as mayor. She leads against the Democratic candidate Marsha Silverman, holding 56.42% of the vote according to the Nassau County Board of Elections.
Both parties noted on Tuesday night that absentee ballots were still being received, so the final vote count had not yet been certified.
City Council Race Results
Despite Silverman's loss, Democrats saw a small success as the city council appears set to remain evenly split. The council will likely have three Democrats and three Republicans, overturning earlier projections of a 4-2 Republican majority.
"Absentee ballots would likely be trickling in and the vote totals had not yet been made official."
"The city council will remain evenly divided with three Democrats and three Republicans, despite initially looking like the Republicans would secure a 4-2 majority."
Author's summary: Panzenbeck is poised to win a third mayoral term in Glen Cove, while the city council is projected to stay evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans.