Laura Gillen Claims Victory in NY-4 Congressional Race

Democrat Laura Gillen narrowly defeats Republican incumbent Anthony D’Esposito, flipping Long Island's 4th District back to Democrats.

• Laura Gillen declared victory with a narrow lead, holding 182,506 votes to Anthony D’Esposito’s 176,426, with 98% of districts reporting.
• D’Esposito, a former NYPD officer, has not conceded, citing the tight race and awaiting final results.
• Gillen's win marks a significant shift as the district, historically Democratic, had been held by Republicans since 2022.
• The contentious race saw high-profile support, with Hakeem Jeffries campaigning for Gillen and Mike Johnson backing D’Esposito.
• Gillen's campaign focused on common-sense policies, including abortion rights and immigration reform, while D’Esposito emphasized law enforcement and border security.

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