Democrats Sweep Sound Shore in Westchester County Contests

WHITE PLAINS, NY (November 5, 2025) — Democrats dominated local races across Westchester County’s Sound Shore communities in unofficial election results tallied late Tuesday, securing victories in key municipal offices from Mamaroneck to Rye while extending their hold on countywide positions.

UPDATE 11/7/2025: Final Unofficial Tallies: Jenkins Win CE, NYS Prop 1 Passes, Pelham Manor Mayoral Race Hangs on One-Vote Margin

In the race for Westchester County Executive, Democrat Ken Jenkins captured 64% of the vote with 32,525 votes to Republican Christine Sculti’s 35% and 19,474 votes, based on 74% of districts reporting. Jenkins, the incumbent since a special election earlier this year, declared victory Tuesday night:

“From housing and health to veterans’ services and workforce support — we’re making sure everyone in Westchester feels seen, safe, and supported,” said Jenkins. “So tonight, we celebrate more than a victory. We celebrate proof. Proof that stable, competent, forward-looking leadership works.  Proof that when the government listens — when it cares — when it puts people first — progress follows. Proof that what people really want isn’t drama and it isn’t chaos – it’s results.”

County Clerk went to Democrat Thomas M. Roach with 62% or 58,202 votes, including support from the Working Families Party line, against Republican Sheila Marcotte’s 35% and 33,286 votes. In the County Court Judge contest, Democrat Erin M. McGreevy led with 65% or 59,631 votes over Republican Joseph L. Farca’s 35% and 32,102 votes.

Family Court Judge saw Democrat Emily R. Rubin Marquart win with 65% or 61,115 votes against Republican Jeanmarie A.’s 35% and 31,958 votes, with 74% of districts reporting.

For the Justice of Supreme Court vote-for-four race, Democrats led the field: Verris B. Shako (Dem) at 16% with 56,864 votes, Diane M. Clerkin (Dem) at 17% with 60,860 votes, and Desmond C. Lyons (Dem) at 15% with 55,377 votes. Republicans followed with Kiel E. Van Smith at 8% with 29,077 votes, Thomas Hombach at 8% with 29,619 votes, and Raymond P. Riche at 8% with 29,507 votes.

County Legislator District 1 went to Democrat Colin D. Smith with 62% or 3,828 votes, including Working Families Party support, over Republican Kevin Byrnes’ 38% and 2,374 votes, with 86% reporting.

In District 2, Democrat Erika Lang Pierce took 63% or 5,476 votes, aided by Working Families, against Republican Brailee A. Diaz’s 37% and 3,150 votes at 81% reporting.

District 3 saw Republican Margaret A. Cunzio win unopposed with 100% or 4,635 votes at 72% reporting.

District 4 Democrat Vedat Gashi led with 56% or 5,411 votes over Republican Kevin O’Keeffe’s 44% and 4,296 votes, with 91% reporting.

District 5 went to Democrat Jennifer L. Puga with 70% or 4,159 votes, including Working Families, against Republican Frank Schanne’s 30% and 1,794 votes at 72% reporting.

Other districts showed strong Democratic margins: District 6 to Nancy E. Barr (Dem) unopposed at 100% with 2,632 votes; District 7 to Anant Nambiar (Dem) with 67% or 3,592 votes over Kurt Van Kuller (Rep) at 33% and 1,737 votes; District 8 to Jewel Williams Johnson (Dem) with 74% or 4,292 votes over Republican Kristen M. Kerr’s 26% and 1,479 votes; District 9 to Emiljana Ulaj (Dem) with 69% or 4,746 votes over Laurie Abbate-Ryan (Rep) at 31% and 2,128 votes; District 10 to Judah J. Holstein (Dem) unopposed at 100% with 3,920 votes; District 11 to Terry A. Clements (Dem) with 72% or 3,422 votes over Edwina Herrera (Rep) at 28% and 1,305 votes; District 12 to David T. Imamura (Dem) with 91% or 5,583 votes, including Working Families, unopposed in totals; District 13 to Tyrae Woodson-Samuels (Dem) unopposed at 100% with 2,025 votes; District 14 to David Tubolo (Dem) with 70% or 2,430 votes over Michael Pineda (Rep) at 30% and 1,041 votes; District 15 to Republican James M. Nolan unopposed at 100% with 4,420 votes; District 16 to Shanee V. Williams (Dem) unopposed at 100% with 2,278 votes; District 17 to Jose Alvarado (Dem) unopposed at 100% with 1,043 votes.

The countywide Justice Proposition passed with 56% yes votes or 47,058 against 44% no or 36,631, with 74% reporting.

In Mamaroneck, Village Mayor Sharon Torres (Dem/BBP) won unopposed with 100% or 1,231 votes from 80% of districts.

Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney (Dem) led with 65% or 2,233 votes over Melissa P. Manice (Sustainable Future Party) at 35% and 1,178 votes, with 92% reporting.

For Village of Mamaroneck Councilman vote-for-two, Democrats Darren Moss and Robin Nichinsky received 37% with 2,142 votes and 41% with 2,377 votes, respectively, over Tina R. Sadarangani (Sustainable Future Party) at 22% and 1,247 votes, totaling 5,766 votes at 92% reporting.

Trustee-Village of Larchmont vote-for-two went to Democrat Ian Post with 49% or 606 votes and Dawn Magid with 51% or 620 votes, totaling 1,226 votes at 83% reporting.

Town Justice Ronald W. Meister (Dem) won unopposed with 100% or 2,786 votes at 92% reporting.

Village Justice Thea Beaver (Dem) won unopposed with 100% or 671 votes at 83% reporting.

Trustee-Village of Mamaroneck Nora Lucas (Dem/BBP) won unopposed with 100% or 1,236 votes at 80% reporting.

Town Clerk Hope B. Vesia (Dem) won unopposed with 100% or 1,850 votes at 67% reporting.

In New Rochelle, City Court Judge Michelle K. Bernstein (Dem) won unopposed with 100% or 4,089 votes from 72% of districts reporting.

In Pelham, Mayor Chance W. Mullen (Dem) won unopposed with 100% or 841 votes at 80% reporting.

For Village Trustee vote-for-two, Democrat Mark A. Cardwell received 51% or 674 votes and Republican Jennifer L. Monachino 49% or 659 votes, totaling 1,359 votes at 80% reporting.

Supervisor Theresa K. Mohan (Dem) led with 64% or 1,587 votes over Republican Daniel W. McLaughlin at 36% and 757 votes, with 80% reporting.

Councilman-Vote-for-Two saw Democrat Kara M. Loughlin with 31% or 1,645 votes and Democrat Michael D. Jenks with 9% or 1,490 votes leading Republicans Raffaella Z. Jenks at 17% or 1,507 votes and Cristina A. Chianese at 20% or 950 votes, totaling 5,920 votes at 80% reporting.

Trustee-Village of Pelham Allison N. Carpenter (Dem) received 54% or 858 votes and Donald Otondi (Dem) 46% or 818 votes, totaling 1,676 votes at 80% reporting.

Trustee-Village of Pelham Manor Democrat Ryan J. Kurtz received 25% or 674 votes and Democrat Deborah L. Winstead 26% or 696 votes, leading Republican Timothy M. Case at 21% or 583 votes and Republican Daniel W. McLaughlin at 21% or 654 votes, totaling 2,672 votes at 80% reporting.

Clerk-Village of Pelham Manor Eileen R. Miller (Dem) led with 61% or 1,585 votes over Republican Maureen R. Borsella at 39% and 958 votes, with 80% reporting.

Receiver of Taxes-Village of Pelham Manor Erica R. Winter (Dem) received 30% or 1,367 votes, leading Republican Catherine Mazarro at 43% or 1,084 votes in totals of 2,524 votes at 80% reporting.

In Rye City, Mayor Joshua Nathan (Dem) won with 43% or 451 votes over Republican Bill Henderson at 30% or 308 votes and Rye Rick McCabe at 27% or 285 votes, totaling 1,044 votes at 42% reporting.

For Councilman vote-for-three, Democrats Marion Anderson, Amy M. Kesavan and James L. Ward each received 19% with 555, 552 and 550 votes, respectively, over Republicans James M. Fee at 14% or 402 votes, Maria Shuck at 14% or 398 votes and Robin T. Jovanovich at 15% or 442 votes, totaling 2,899 votes at 42% reporting.

In Rye Town, Councilman vote-for-two went to Democrat Thomas F. Nardi with 50% or 1,830 votes and Democrat Debbie Friedman with 50% or 1,812 votes, totaling 3,642 votes at 67% reporting.

Trustee-Village of Mamaroneck Nora Lucas (Dem) won with 93% or 1,145 votes over BBP Nora Lucas at 7% or 91 votes, totaling 1,236 votes at 80% reporting.

Town Justice vote-for-four saw Democrats Max Di Fabio, Jose Castaneda, Jeffrey Rednick and Jane E. Lippman each at 25% with 1,684, 1,655, 1,669 and unspecified votes, totaling 6,719 votes at 67% reporting.

Receiver of Taxes Carla Pugliese (Dem) led with 60% or 1,708 votes over Republican Gregory O. Fragiacomo at 36% or 1,030 votes and Conservative Gregory O. Fragiacomo at 4% or 110 votes, totaling 2,848 votes at 67% reporting.

Overall turnout reached 152,538 ballots cast countywide, including 98,404 Election Day votes and 7,185 absentee ballots as of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Westchester Board of Elections.

This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.