New York Republicans defeat incumbent, flip state Senate seat in Brooklyn red
Retired NYPD sergeant Steven Chan handily defeated first-term Democratic incumbent Iwen Chu in southern Brooklyn’s 17th District that encompasses Dyker Heights, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Sunset Park. With more than 90% of the precincts reporting, Chan received 27,865 votes or 55% to 22,5990 or 45% for Chu.