Sullivan County Democratic and Republican Chairs React to Election Results

Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, securing 277 electoral votes against Kamala Harris’s 224. Critical wins in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin were essential to Trump’s return to the White House.

Local Election Outcomes in New York and Pennsylvania

In New York’s 19th Congressional District, Democrat Josh Riley is projected to reclaim the seat from Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro.

For the 51st State Senate District, incumbent Republican Peter Oberacker successfully defended his seat against Democratic challenger Michelle Frazier.

In the 100th Assembly District, Democrat Paula Kay emerged victorious, keeping the seat for her party by defeating Republican Lou Ingrassia Jr.

Across the state line in Pennsylvania, in the 8th Congressional District, Republican Robert Bresnahan leads incumbent Democrat Matt Cartwright, suggesting a possible shift in party control.

Additionally, in Pennsylvania’s 139th House District, incumbent Republican Jeff Olsommer retained his seat, defeating Democrat Robin Skibber.

Radio Catskill spoke to local political leaders Anne Hart, chair of the Sullivan County Democrats, and Greg Goldstein, chair of the county’s Republican committee on Election Night results.