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September 13, 2006
Election coverage
Here are the returns, reported by NY1, from local races we've been tracking:
| House District 11 | ||
| Yvette D. Clarke [Dem] | 14946 | 31.20% |
| David S. Yassky [Dem] | 12570 | 26.24% |
| Carl Andrews [Dem] | 10983 | 22.93% |
| Chris Owens [Dem] | 9403 | 19.63% |
| Reporting: 523 of 523 precincts - 100.00 percent | ||
| Assembly District 57 | ||
| Hakeem Jeffries [Dem] | 5770 | 64.08% |
| William R. Batson [Dem] | 2226 | 24.72% |
| Freddie Hamilton [Dem] | 1008 | 11.20% |
| Reporting: 110 of 110 precincts - 100.00 percent | ||
| State Senate District 18 | ||
| Velmanette Montgomery [Dem] | 12142 | 64.67% |
| Tracy L. Boyland [Dem] | 6634 | 35.33% |
| Reporting: 298 of 298 precincts - 100.00 percent | ||
Here's the local news coverage:
NY Daily News, Clarke wins nasty race in Brooklyn
NY Post, CLARKE TAKES HOT RACE FOR B'KLYN SEAT
Clarke also had the backing of two unions - Service Employees International Union SEIU/locals 1199 and 32BJ - with strong get-out-the-vote operations.
AP, via 1010WINS, Clarke Wins Brooklyn Congressional Primary
AP, via NY Newsday, Black councilwoman wins B'klyn seat
In early balloting, Clarke, also a member of the city council, trailed Yassky, but as the night wore on her support from unions and the Caribbean community gave her the edge.
The NY Sun, Clarke Edges Out Yassky in Close Brooklyn Race
Much of the coverage of the 11th District race mentioned Atlantic Yards, which probably managed to elevate the profile of the issue:
NY1, Brooklyn Voters Hit Polls To Choose Candidate For 11th District Seat
As for the Atlantic Yards project, which brought out so many voters, Chris Owens has fiercely opposed it, while Carl Andrews and Yvette Clark support it. David Yassky said it's okay if the buildings are smaller.
The NY Times, Councilwoman Wins Primary for House Seat
All four candidates tried to outdo one another with their opposition to the war in Iraq. But they split when it came to the hottest local issue: the proposal to build housing, office towers and an arena for the Nets near Downtown Brooklyn. Mr. Owens was outspoken in his opposition to the plan; Ms. Clarke supported it.
Posted by lumi at September 13, 2006 7:52 AM