Freshman Republican Rep. Nick LaLota is getting another term, handily defeating Democratic challenger John Avlon in a battle for a congressional seat on Long Island’s East End, projections show.
LaLota scooped up 47% of votes compared to Avlon’s 41% with nearly every election district reporting, preliminary results from Tuesday’s election show.
Avlon conceded the race just before 11:15 p.m., with LaLota claiming victory.
“I am deeply honored that Long Islanders have entrusted me to serve in Congress for another two years. Our convincing victory reflects our commitment to tackling our nation’s toughest challenges, from securing the border and fighting high prices to increasing the SALT deduction cap,” LaLota said.