92nd District, Shimsky 55%, Abinanti 37%, and 8% abstained, Democratic Primary in June next
On Feb. 22, County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky’s campaign for New York State Assembly received a big boost when she won the Westchester Democratic Party’s nomination at a mini-convention. She defeated incumbent Tom Abinanti for the Democratic nomination in the 92nd Assembly District, which includes most of Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant, and parts of Yonkers.
“I am honored to have the support of the Democratic Party. Democratic leaders in the 92nd District know that we need change and new energy, with an Assemblymember who listens and truly upholds our progressive values,” said Shimsky. “The last few years have shown the importance of collaborative leadership, and the need for leaders who listen to scientists and public health experts. I have spent my career building strong coalitions and delivering tangible results. As Assemblymember, I’ll be ready to hit the ground running to strengthen our resiliency, improve our public health resources, promote social justice, and rebuild our infrastructure.”
Abinanti had objected to the mini convention, in a story we posted last week at http://yonkerstimes.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=15194&action=edit
Abinanti’s comments resulted in a response from Shimsky’s campaign spokesperson Daniele de Groot. “Democrats had a convention because we live in a democracy, and members of the party made their voices heard loud and clear last night. If a 12-year incumbent doesn’t understand why that’s important, especially now, maybe he’s in the wrong party.”
Now Abinanti and Shimsky will face off in a Democratic Primary in June. Shimsky was first elected to the County Board of Legislators in 2011. Abinanati was first elected to the Assembly in 2010.