Gounardes defeats Bruno in State Senate race
Democratic State Senator Andrew Gounardes declared victory Wednesday over Republican challenger Vito Bruno in the 22nd District.
The district includes Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Gerritsen Beach, Manhattan Beach and Marine Park.
On election night, Bruno held a commanding 54-46 percent lead, but the absentee count broke overwhelmingly in the incumbent’s favor. By Wednesday, Gounardes led with 49,300 votes to 46,800 and had won 71 percent of absentee votes, according to a staffer.