Sunday, December 8, 2024
Laura Gillen declared victory in a rematch of the 2022 4th Congressional District contest against Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Tuesday.
“The coordinated campaign that we put together — we knocked on 300,000 doors, we made over 600,000 phone calls, and we put together a campaign that was a winning game that we will emulate in the years to come,” Gillen said.
The closely watched race flipped the seat back to Democratic control after two years.
State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, a Republican with a campaign focused on public safety and small business support, was re-elected in the state’s 9th Senate District. She was challenged by Democrat James Lynch, running on a platform of climate action and tax reform.
“I’m very excited to get back to Albany to advocate for the 9th Senate District,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said after declaring victory. “We need so much more. We need lots to be done for our communities in the way of affordability, safety and mental health. There’s a lot to be done and I’m eager to continue that work."
Republican Assemblyman Ari Brown, campaigning on public safety and combating antisemitism, prevailed in the race against Democrat Tina Posterli.
“I’m a lifelong Long Islander. I’ve lived here almost 57 years,” Brown said. “I don’t care about being Democrat or Republican, I care about doing what’s right for Long Island. We have to protect Long Island. That’s what it’s about and that’s the only thing I really fight for.”
In the 21st Assembly District, Democrat Judy Griffin defeated State Assemblyman Brian Curran to return to the seat she lost in 2022. Griffin defeated Curran in 2018 to become the first Democrat to win the seat.
Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages was re-elected to the seat in the 22nd District, easily defeating Republican challenger Ian Bergstrom.
