Robert Zimmerman Projected To Win District 3 Covering Bayside: NY1

BAYSIDE, QUEENS — Robert Zimmerman is projected to win the Democratic primary to replace outgoing Rep. Thomas Suozzi in District 3, according to NY1.

Zimmerman carried 38.9 percent of the vote as NY1 projected his win about 10:25 p.m.

The race's preliminary results at that point, with 41.08 percent of the vote counted, were:

• Robert Zimmerman, 38.9% (5,473)
• Jon Kaiman, 25.4% (3,569)
• Joshua Lafazan, 16.8% (2,362)
• Melanie D'Arrigo, 16.4% (2,299)
• Reema Rasool, 2.5% (357)

The Associated Press had yet to call the race.

Zimmerman pulled ahead of a crowded field in the newly redrawn district that largely encompasses Long Island, but also a swath of Bayside.

Josh Lafazan snagged Suozzi's endorsement, but he faces accusations he's more conservative than Democratic voters traditionally want.

Robert Zimmerman, in turn, has endorsements from Hillary Clinton and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Other candidates are Jon Kaiman, Melanie D’Arrigo and Reema Rasool.

This story will be developed with vote totals as they become available.