John Avlon Secures Democratic Nomination for New York's 1st Congressional District

Former CNN anchor to challenge Republican incumbent Nick LaLota in a pivotal November election.

Avlon won the Democratic primary with over 70% of the vote against Nancy Goroff.
He will face Rep. Nick LaLota, a Trump-endorsed candidate, in the upcoming general election.
Avlon emphasized the need to build a broad coalition to defeat Trump and defend democracy.
The district, won by Biden in 2020, is crucial for determining control of the House.
Avlon previously served as a speechwriter for Rudy Giuliani and editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast.