Clarke has huge lead over Bunkeddeko; challenger awaits absentee ballots
With a big lead over a large group of opponents, it appears U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke will win Democratic primary in the 9th Congressional District.
“While there are still more votes to be counted, I want to thank my neighbors, friends, family and constituents for the overwhelming support they showed at the polls,” Clarke said on Wednesday. “I am still taking it all in and your trust is motivation enough to continue the work we started. I look forward to being a strong, vocal and active advocate on your behalf in Washington. Brooklyn, we go hard.”
According to the Board of Elections in the City of New York, as of 6:14 a.m. and with 96.91 percent of scanners reported, Clarke had 62.20 percent of the vote (37,106 votes). The closest opponent is Adem Bunkeddeko, who was at 17.85 percent (10,647). Chaim Deutsch had 9.42 percent (5,622), followed by Isiah James with 9.32 percent (5,576) and Lutchi Gayot with 1.01 percent (605).