Gounardes claims victory in State Senate race, Golden waiting on paper ballots
“I’m just so proud of him,” cried Diane Gounardes Tuesday night, just minutes before her son, Andrew Gounardes, a Democrat, would claim victory in his race to win the coveted — and long-Republican — 22nd District state Senate seat.
Gounardes, a lawyer, a local activist and an Eagle Scout, addressed supporters at Cebu, 8801 Third Ave., before midnight, appearing to have ousted long-time state Sen. Marty Golden.
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, according to unofficial results, Gounardes brought in 50.9 percent of the vote (31,168), with Golden receiving 49.1 percent (30,039). The district includes Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Marine Park and Gerritsen Beach.