Wantagh-Seaford Election Results: 'Humbled' Clavin Claims Victory

WANTAGH, NY — Wantagh and Seaford voters will see a wave of red next year as Republicans dominated elections Tuesday night. Incumbent GOP Legislator Steve Rhoads easily won in District 19 while Chris Carini defeated Democrat Lora Webster to fill the Town of Hempstead council seat vacated by Erin King Sweeney.

Meanwhile, Democratic District Attorney Madeline Singas cruised to victory, but fellow Democrat Laura Gillen trailed GOP challenger Don Clavin in the hotly contested race for supervisor in the Town of Hempstead. Republicans Kate Murray and Jeanine Driscoll both won their races for Hempstead clerk and tax receiver, respectively.

Clavin claimed victory in a Facebook post, writing he was "humbled and proud" to serve as the next supervisor.

"Thank you to everyone for all of the support during this campaign," he said. "Now, let’s get to work!"

Legislator Rhoads thanked voters for putting support and said he looks forward to working to earn their trust.

"Thank you the residents of Nassau County’s 19th Legislative District for again putting your faith in me to fight for you and for the issues that matter most to our communities," he wrote in a Facebook post.

Carini thanked his voters too and said he looks forward to serving everyone in District 5.

"Lora Webster hold your head high you ran a great race," he said, later adding: "Can’t wait to get to work January 1."

Below are election results for races on Wantagh and Seaford ballots. You can learn more about the Nassau County and Hempstead Town candidates here.