Chloe Pierce

Democrat challenger Chloe Pierce defeated Republican incumbent Assemblymember Scott Bendett. The race was one of several that allowed Democrats to retake a super majority in the State Senate.

Democrats took a drubbing in Tuesday’s national elections, but the party is keeping control in the New York state legislature. As WAMC reports, some Capital Region Republicans also celebrated reelection wins.

A race for the state Assembly in New York’s Capital Region pits a political newcomer against an incumbent hoping for a second term.