Republicans projected to hold majority in Nassau County Legislature, but Democrats gain 1 seat

With about 76% of the countywide votes in, the Nassau County Legislature appears likely to remain in Republican hands, with an anticipated split of 11 Republicans and 8 Democrats.

Currently, the Legislature has a Republican majority with an 11-7 split. One seat is currently vacant after the former District 15 legislator, John Ferretti, left the seat to assume the position of Hempstead town supervisor.