Romero wins Democratic Primary for 109th Assembly Seat

• Romero Triumphs in a Six-Way Race Among Local Democrats

• Housing Crisis and Progressive Support Propel Victory

• Eyes on November General Election Against Republican Alicia Purdy

ALBANY — Common Councilor Gabriella Romero emerged victorious Tuesday night in a highly contested Democratic primary for New York’s 109th State Assembly seat.

Romero won a six-way race among area Democrats vying for Assemblymember Patricia Fahy’s seat. The incumbent announced earlier that she would run for state Senate, coveting the position now held by Senator Neil Breslin, who is retiring.

“I am feeling humbled, excited, and honored this morning while reflecting on this hard-won campaign. I could not have done it without my incredible team,” Romero shared in a statement. “This race was unique in that every other candidate is an elected official. How beautiful it is that I will be able to continue working, collaborating, and fighting with each of them to win in November and fight for change in the 109th Assembly District.”

The 31-year-old public defender declared victory after securing nearly 30 percent of the vote Tuesday night. She had emphasized addressing the housing crisis as a top priority in her campaign. She won with additional support from the progressive Working Families Party.

Ginnie Farrell had earned an endorsement from the incumbent Fahy, but that was not enough to overcome her opponent. Like Romero, she was one of four common councilors in the race. She finished second with 20.7 percent of the vote. Owusu Anane, finished with 14 percent, while Jack Flynn earned 7.8 percent of the vote.

Dustin Reidy, one of two county legislators pursuing the party nod for the 109th district, finished third in the race with 16.7 percent of the vote. The other legislator, Andrew Joyce, earned 8.8 percent.

Romero will now face Republican Alicia Purdy in the general election this November, in a race that will determine who represents residents in Albany, and the towns of Guilderland and New Scotland.

In the 107th district, Chloe Pierce beat Kent Sopris for the party line on November’s ballot, earning 52.8 percent of the vote on Tuesday night.

“This campaign has been one of the best experiences of my life and I cannot express my gratitude enough for the opportunity to run for our district,” Pierce shared in a statement. “Every person I have met along the way, every conversation, and every endorsement or word of encouragement has had such a positive impact on this campaign and me as a person. I couldn’t have done this without y’all!”

The 107th district comprises a majority of Rensselaer County and portions of Albany, Washington, and Columbia counties.

Pierce will face Republican Scott Bendett in November.

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