SOUTHERN BROOKLYN — Three Democrats and two Republicans won in southern Brooklyn City Council races Tuesday night.

Democrat Kayla Santosuosso declared victory over Republican George Sarantopoulos to become the next councilmember for District 47. The district includes Bay Ridge, Coney Island and parts of Bath Beach, Gravesend and Dyker Heights.

George Sarantopoulos with mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. Photo courtesy of Sliwa4Mayor Facebook page

A former small business owner and chief counsel to Councilmember Justin Brannan, Santosuosso will be the first woman to hold the seat for the district.

As of 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 5, Santosuosso received 21,665 votes (59.31%) while Sarantopoulos got 14,782 (40.47%) with 97.98% of scanners reported according to the NYC Board of Elections.

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