Gounardes Claims Victory in State Senate Race; Golden Waits on Paper Ballots
BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK & PAULA KATINAS
“I’m just so proud of him,” cried Diane Gounardes Tuesday night, Nov. 6 just minutes before her son, Andrew Gounardes, a Democrat, would claim victory in his race to win the coveted – and long-Republican – 22nd District state Senate seat.
Gounardes, a lawyer, a local activist and an Eagle Scout, addressed supporters at Cebu, 8801 Third Ave., before midnight, appearing to have ousted long-time state Sen. Marty Golden.