New York voters to pick 5 new lawmakers in special election
Bay Ridge race highlights Brooklyn elections
ALBANY— Voters in communities around New York state get to pick new state lawmakers in five special elections — including three legislative seats left empty following corruption convictions.
While the outcomes of Tuesday’s races are unlikely to shift the balance of power in Albany, the special elections underscore the continuing turmoil caused by corruption investigations.
With no federal or statewide candidates on the ballot turnout is expected to be low. Two Senate and three Assembly races will be decided. On Staten Island, and in Nassau County, voters will choose a new district attorney.