Stavisky retains NY Senate District 11 seat, defeating challenger Yiatin Chu in closely watched Queens race

State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D) has retained New York’s 11th Senate District after seeing off a challenge from Republican candidate Yiatin Chu on Election Day.

Stavisky declared victory at One Station Plaza late on Tuesday night after receiving 50.77% of the vote, with Chu receiving 43.44%. According to preliminary data from the New York State Board of Elections, roughly 7,000 votes separated the two candidates, with Stavisky receiving 51,976 votes and Chu receiving 44,439 votes.