Pam Panzenbeck is likely to win reelection for a third term as mayor, receiving 56.42% of the vote, according to the Nassau County Board of Elections.
She defeated Democratic candidate Marsha Silverman, although the vote totals have not yet been made official due to pending absentee ballots.
The city council is expected to remain evenly divided with three Democrats and three Republicans, despite initial projections of a 4-2 Republican majority.
Both parties acknowledged that absentee ballots would likely be trickling in.
Author's summary: Panzenbeck wins mayor election.