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Democratic Council Member Justin Brannan looks to have secured a victory Tuesday night over his Republican colleague and opponent Ari Kagan in the contest for

Democrat Susan Zhuang has declared victory in the contentious race for city council in District 43, New York City's first Asian-majority district.

The polls have officially closed in New York state ahead of the 2023 general election, which saw constituents across New York City vote — and the (unofficial) results are in.

Representing the newly drawn district 43, Democrat Susan Zhuang becomes the first Asian-American City Councilmember from Brooklyn.

The migrant crisis and crime are likely to be at the forefront of some Big Apple voters’ minds as they head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for their New York City Council reps. Polls open at 6 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m. where two ballot initiatives will also be decided.

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The polls are officially open for Election Day 2023, and Brooklynites are heading out to cast their votes in some of the city's most-watched council races.

In Tuesday's general election, there are 35 City Council races with more than one candidate on the ballot, as well as contests for District Attorney, Civil Court, Surrogate and Supreme Court judges, and two proposals that would amend the state constitution in relation to debt limits.

Jon Paul Lupo, a former top political aide to ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio, has emerged as a key figure slinging mud in the final days of the heated race pitting Brooklyn Council members Justin Brannan against  Ari Kagan.