Photos: LI Election 2021
The Nassau County executive's race was the top contest among dozens of town, city and county government and judicial elections Tuesday.
Republicans Elaine Phillips, Bruce Blakeman and Anne Donnelly celebrate at the Nassau County Election Night returns at the Coral House, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Baldwin.
Republican Bruce Blakeman speaks at the Nassau County Election Night returns at the Coral House, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Baldwin.
Republican Anne Donnelly celebrates at the Nassau County Election Night returns at the Coral House, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Baldwin.
Ray Tierney, who is running for Suffolk County district attorney, announces victory at the Suffolk County GOP election party at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Suffolk County 3rd District Legislator James F. Mazzarella speaks at the Suffolk County GOP Election Day party held at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Suffolk County 14th District Legislator Kevin McCaffrey speaks at the Suffolk County GOP Election Day party held at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Newly elected Legislator Stephanie L. Bontempi, of the 18th district, speaks at the Suffolk County GOP Election Day party held at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Reagan Haase, 3, of Southold went with her grandfather Steven Sweeney of Mattituck as he casts his ballot at Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr. Sr. High School in Mattituck on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran arrives at the Inn at New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in New Hyde Park.
People head to vote at the Mastic Beach Fire Department on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
County Clerk candidate Justin Brown cheers on Nassau volunteers as they encourage voters to elect Democrats on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in Garden City Park.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, seeking re-election, cheers on Nassau volunteers as they encourage voters to elect the Democrats on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in Garden City Park.
Roshell Ross, of Calverton, brought Alexander H. Ott, 88, of Riverhead to cast his vote at John Wesley Village in Riverhead on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Voting at John Wesley Village in Riverhead on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Suffolk County 4th District Legislator Nick Caracappa speaks at the Suffolk County GOP Election Day party held at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Voters fill out their ballots at Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr. Sr. High School in Mattituck on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Ray Tierney, candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney, with his wife, who voted at Waverly Avenue School in Holtsville on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Suffolk District Attorney Timothy Sini arrives with his family to cast his vote at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Babylon on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Sons, Dylan, 11, left, and T.J, 8, are shown in front. His wife, Amanda, and daughter Abigail, 5, are behind him.
Republican Bruce Blakeman, candidate for Nassau County executive, casts his ballot on Nov. 2, 2021, in Atlantic Beach at Atlantic Beach Village Hall.
Voters cast their ballots at Magnolia Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in New Cassel.
Lula Mae Brown, of Westbury, casts her ballot at Magnolia Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in New Cassel.
Voters fill out their ballots at John Wesley Village in Riverhead on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Voters cast their vote at John Wesley Village in Riverhead on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Voting at Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr. Sr. High School in Mattituck on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
A woman checks in to vote at Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr. Sr. High School in Mattituck on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
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