With Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin announcing he will not be seeking re-election to a fourth term, the job of leading the country's largest township is up for grabs.

On Thursday, the Nassau Republican party announced its nominee, Legislator John Ferretti, at a press event in Westbury.

The four-term lawmaker said it was a "dream come true" and touted his record of keeping taxes in check, fighting antisemitism, protecting women in sports and supporting law enforcement.

The Nassau Democratic party announced their nominee earlier this week, Joseph Scianablo, of Garden City. He's a Marine veteran, former NYPD police officer and prosecutor.

Scianablo says public safety and infrastructure improvements are top priorities, as well as lowering taxes for the Hempstead residents.