Two Democrats Declare Victory After Recounts | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Two Democratic Assembly candidates in New York—David Siffert in Manhattan and Patrick Martinez in Queens—declare victory after weeks-long manual recounts, with Siffert narrowly winning by 15 votes and Martinez confirming his win in Queens. Siffert, a civil rights lawyer and first openly nonbinary elected official in New York State government, credits community ties and a meticulous recount process, while Martinez vows to represent all residents. Both races underscore the critical importance of every vote, as recounts reveal the human stakes behind close elections and set the stage for their…