Democrats win New York state Senate race in Trump-friendly district

 https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5310726-democrat-sam-sutton-wins-new-york-seat/

Democrat Sam Sutton has won a special election for a New York state Senate seat, repelling Republican efforts to flip the conservative-leaning district, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. 

The district includes a heavily Orthodox Jewish area, and Sutton has close ties to the Sephardic community as a co-leader of the Sephardic Community Federation. 

Sutton comfortably won over Caller by roughly a 2-to-1 margin, as of the latest vote count Wednesday morning.

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said in a statement that Sutton’s win proves that Republicans are “sinking” and that voters are tired of the party “enabling” Trump.

“While Trump and Republicans side with billionaires, voters are siding with strong Democratic leaders who will fight for everyday Americans, protect their rights, and uphold their freedoms,” he said. “That’s why Democrats are consistently overperforming in 2025 and will continue building momentum into 2026 and beyond.”