Politics & Government

NY-56 Elections 2026: Live Results

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes for the 56th Assembly District's elections so far.

BROOKLYN, NY— Eon Huntley leads Stefani L. Zinerman in the Democratic Primary for the 56th Assembly District, according to NY State Board of Elections.

Huntley leads the race with 7,978 votes, while Zinerman follows with 5,120 votes. Michael Bailey trails with 663 votes as counting concludes across the district.

Election officials report complete tabulation across all precincts, with blank, void, and write-in ballots making up a small share of total votes.

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District Profile

Assembly District 56 covers central and eastern Brooklyn neighborhoods shaped by dense residential blocks and long-established community corridors. The district includes a mix of public housing developments, rent-stabilized apartments, and older multi-family buildings.

Housing affordability and redevelopment pressures remain central issues as the area continues to experience gradual demographic and economic shifts.

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Voter turnout typically rises in statewide and presidential elections, while primary contests often determine outcomes in down-ballot legislative races.

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