Senate Democrats say Long Island Sen. Craig Johnson is rapidly gaining ground on Republican opponent Jack Martins.
Not so fast, say Senate Republicans.
Johnson, one of three Democrats whose races are too close to call, gained about 245 votes over the weekend against Martins.
Martins still holds a 246-vote lead over Johnson, but Democrats say 65 percent of the 4,600 or so emergency and absentee ballots were cast by Democrats.
"Republicans are trying to claim victory, but with each new tally Democrats are gaining strength," said Senate Democratic spokesman Austin Shafran. "He significantly cut into Martins advantage."
This one is going to be a nail biter and it's doubtful we'll know for sure who actually won this race for some time but, I definitely like the way this count is going so far. I think we can win this one.
