PRELIMINARY ELECTION RESULTS

Paula Kay wins NY-100 Assembly Seat

Kay will succeed longtime Assembly Member Aileen Gunther

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN

Posted 12/31/69

NEW YORK 100 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT- With 115 out of 135 precincts reporting Democratic candidate Paula Elaine Kay wins NY-100. Kay has beaten Ingrassia by nearly 2,00 votes according to the …

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PRELIMINARY ELECTION RESULTS

Paula Kay wins NY-100 Assembly Seat

Kay will succeed longtime Assembly Member Aileen Gunther

Posted Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:36 pm

By RUBY RAYNER-HASELKORN

NEW YORK 100 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT- With 115 out of 135 precincts reporting Democratic candidate Paula Elaine Kay wins NY-100. Kay has beaten Ingrassia by nearly 2,00 votes according to the NYS Board of Elections results.

Kay spoke to the River Reporter on Wednesday afternoon after declaring victory, she said, "I'm so grateful for the overwhelming support, especially in Middletown and the town of Wallkill and I'm ready to get to work on behalf of the residents of 100th assembly district."

Kay will succeed longtime NY-100 representative Aileen Gunther (D). As a resident of Sullivan County Gunther has been an advocate for Sullivan constituents at the state level. Kay told the River Reporter, "It was critically important for me to be elected so that Sullivan continues to have local representation on the state level. " Kay said as a resident of the town of Thompson she looks forward to continuing Aileen's legacy in Sullivan County.

Ingrassia posted on Facebook conceding a little before noon on November 6. Kay said Ingrassia called her soon after posting on the phone as well.

His post read:

"I stand before you today with gratitude and pride, despite the outcome of this election. I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who supported me on this journey. Your tireless efforts, enthusiasm, and dedication have inspired me beyond words.

To my volunteers, donors, and voters, I'm honored to have had your trust and backing. Your commitment to our shared values is what makes our democracy strong.

Although we fell short of our goals, I'm proud of the progress we made and the connections we built. Our campaign was about empowering individuals, inspiring hope and driving positive change. We may not have achieved victory today, but we've laid the groundwork for a brighter tomorrow.

As one chapter closes, I look forward to a new beginning. I'll remain committed to public service and fighting for our community's future. Let's unite and continue working toward our shared goals.

Thank you again for your unwavering support.

Lou Ingrassia Jr."

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