Korean-American candidate Julie Jin (Democrat), running in Nassau County’s 9th Legislative District, has declared victory following a razor-thin race in the recent election.
Historic Firsts for Nassau County
New York State Democratic Committee Chair Jay Jacobs also stated, “Based on the vote counts and margins, we are confident that Jin will ultimately be declared the winner,” adding that “while a recount is expected due to the narrow margin, the race is not close enough for the outcome to realistically change.”
In her victory speech shared via Facebook, Jin stated, “I will be elected as the first-ever representative for this district in the Nassau County Legislature to hold four historic titles: Democratic legislator, Korean-American, Asian-American, and woman.” She emphasized, “However, this victory means much more than simply breaking down barriers. It is the result achieved by those who believed in me and stood by me, including the local community, countless volunteers, family, and supporters.” She further stressed that she is “ready to work for the community.”
Electoral Impact and Recount Expected
Nassau County has designated this area as a high-impact region for Asian-Americans, as approximately one-third of the voters are of Asian descent. Consequently, Jin’s victory holds special significance within the changing political landscape of the region.
However, a concession has not yet been issued by the opposing Republican candidate, Scott Strauss. Due to the ultra-tight race, the Republican camp plans to seek final clarification through a recount. The chairman of the Nassau County Republican Committee released a statement noting, “The current vote margin between the two candidates is under 0.5%,” and confirmed that “recount procedures will be conducted in accordance with election law regulations.”
