Democrats flipped 50 county legislature seats across New York last month — a potential “blue wave” ahead of 2026, according to Spectrum News.
Political analyst Lawrence Levy says Democrats could ride the momentum into the next election, but internal party rifts and Trump’s possible rebound could derail that. Progressive vs. moderate tensions remain high, especially with Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado challenging Gov. Hochul from the left.
Republicans face their own cracks but still hold ground in places like Nassau County. Meanwhile, suburban and rural areas once reliably red — including Dutchess and Schuyler — are trending blue again.
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