Overview

• Rep. Pat Ryan won reelection with a significant lead, securing over 59% of the vote in New York's 18th Congressional District.
• The race was closely watched as it was one of the most competitive in the 2024 election cycle, with implications for control of the House.
• Ryan's campaign focused on criticizing President Biden's administration, particularly on border security, to appeal to centrist voters.
• Alison Esposito, a former NYPD officer, was a prominent supporter of Donald Trump, which Ryan used to position her as too extreme for the district.
• The outcome of this race contributes to the broader battle for control of the House, where Republicans currently hold a slim majority.