Democratic candidate Paula Kay won the open seat in New York state’s 100th Assembly District on Nov. 5, according to unofficial election results from the state Board of Elections.
With 85 percent of precincts reported, Kay received 25,149 votes, compared to 23,174 votes for her Republican opponent, Lou Ingrassia, Jr.
Kay also ran on the “people over politics” line and Ingrassia on the conservative ticket.
The 100th Assembly District covers the city of Middletown and the town of Wallkill in Orange County, as well as most of Sullivan County.
In Orange County, Kay carried the urban centers in Middletown, whereas Ingrassia carried the surrounding rural areas in Wallkill, resulting in a net advantage of about 2,000 votes for Kay, according to the county Board of Elections….